WHO international standard terminologies on siddha medicine

Overview

Siddha medicine is a popular health resource used across the world. Standard terminology relating to Siddha medicine is, therefore, an essential tool for working on other standards, guidelines, classifications and regulations, as well as integrating Siddha medicine into health systems. Internationally accepted common terms on Siddha medicine will enable us to compare, assess and evaluate the data internationally. This document will facilitate Siddha medicine professionals, policy-makers, health workers, service providers, researchers and the general public to use the same concepts, understanding and definitions in communications, health care services and medical records. It will support international cooperation in research, information exchange, standards and classifications in Siddha medicine.