India and Germany hold 3rd Joint Working Group meeting on alternative medicine in Berlin
The Ministry of Ayush and Germany's Federal Ministry of Health held the 3rd Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Alternative Medicine in Berlin from 18 to 20 November 2025.
Summary
The India–Germany Joint Working Group on Alternative Medicine focused on three pillars: integrating traditional medicine into public health systems, creating reimbursement pathways for patient access, and strengthening regulatory approval mechanisms. The Indian delegation, led by Ayush Joint Secretary Monalisha Dash, met institutions including Charité University's Competence Center for Traditional and Integrative Medicine to explore research cooperation and a proposed MoU with the Ministry of Ayush.
Key facts
- Meeting
- 3rd India–Germany JWG on Alternative Medicine
- Venue / dates
- Berlin, 18–20 Nov 2025
- Indian lead
- Monalisha Dash, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush
- Pillars
- Public-health integration; reimbursement pathways; regulatory approval
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the 3rd India–Germany Joint Working Group meeting on Alternative Medicine held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Berlin
The 3rd JWG meeting was held in Berlin from 18 to 20 November 2025.
Which of the following was NOT one of the three pillars discussed at the 3rd India–Germany JWG on Alternative Medicine?
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Correct answer: D — Joint manufacturing of Ayush medicines in Germany
The three pillars were public-health integration, reimbursement pathways and regulatory approval. Joint manufacturing was not one of them.