From 19th to 27th May, 2025, WFAS delegation attended the 78th World Health Assembly and discussed global health governance with experts, policy makers, and representatives of international organizations in the field of global health, and promoted the development and application of traditional medicine in the international health system.

The theme of the assembly was “One World for Health”. The topics discussed at the assembly included universal health coverage, mental health and social connection, global traditional medicine strategy 2025–2034, health emergency preparedness and response and so on.

Members of the World Health Assembly agreed on the new WHO global traditional medicine strategy to take forward development of evidence-based practice of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) into the next decade. In arriving at this Strategy, WHO Member States debated crucial components for inclusion, such as establishing a robust evidence base for traditional medicine practices, developing mechanisms for regulation and safety, creating integrated health-care service delivery models where appropriate, and ensuring qualified practitioners. This new Strategy aims to unlock the full potential of TCIM to improve global health and well-being in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and universal health coverage (UHC).

Founded in 1987, WFAS has established an official relations with the World Health Organization. It has long been committed to promoting the international dissemination and development of acupuncture and moxibustion. This participation further enhances the influence of acupuncture in global health governance and injects new impetus into the integrated development of traditional and modern medicine.