We envision a unified global effort in integrative and natural health care, enhancing human health through collaboration, evidence-based strategies and independent guidelines, empowering informed decisions for improved human and planetary health.
To transform global health by uniting practitioners, researchers, and organizations behind evidence-based natural and integrative medicine; strengthening regulatory and educational frameworks; and empowering people and communities to make informed health choices free from commercial bias.
Inspired by the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine (Gujarat Declaration 2023), GAIHM was founded as an international consortium of individuals and organizations dedicated to greater access to TCIM in primary health care through global education, collaboration, and inspiration. It builds on generations of progress of TCIM practices and practitioners dedicated to providing patient-centered care through the use of natural health care strategies.
We embrace the complete spectrum of evidence-based medicine - empirical, traditional, and modern.
Our focus is on the common good, as free of personal, professional, and commercial bias as possible.
We seek to build on what we all have in common, while embracing differences and inclusivity.
We respect specialists from different health care backgrounds.
We recognize the innate relationship between human and planetary health and will work to promote both.
GAIHM acts as a platform for unification and collaboration — connecting all stakeholders to co-create frameworks, share data and experiences, and build trust across systems.
GAIHM has the goal is to increase accessibility to high quality TCIM practices and products.
GAIHM seeks to empower consumers/patients and health care professionals to make well-informed health care decisions regarding TCIM options that are available to them.
GAIHM is committed to collaborating on important initiatives to deliver results aligned with our Vision.
President, American Herbal Pharmacopeia (AHP), California, USA
Never before in recent history have we had the opportunity to transform health care into what we all know it should be—true health care, not only management of symptoms and treatment of disease. Never before has the importance of traditional & integrative medicine in human health been so abundantly clear. And, never before has the inter-relatedness between human and planetary health been so evident. We can hope that our children will fix the mistakes of those who came before or we can chart a course that helps show them the way. The time to transform health care is now and it will take all of us who care!
"The Time to Transform Health Care is Now and It Will Take All of Us Who Care!"
Chair of European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP)
Until today, what has been missing is a true bridge between diverse healing traditions and integrative approaches in natural healthcare. A Chinese proverb says: “Harmony without uniformity.” It reminds us that experts from different traditions do not need to agree on every detail. What matters is a shared spirit of respect, openness, and engaged collaboration. By coming together, exchanging knowledge, and learning from the strengths of each tradition from different cultures, we can shape a global approach to natural health—one that unites rather than divides. In this way, holistic healing—and perhaps even true prevention—becomes possible for all.
"The GAIHM initiative enables rational approaches to Traditional and Integrative Medicine"
Chair Empowered By Evidence Inc. New York, USA
We are at an inflection point in healthcare, with an ageing population, a focus on prevention and many people preferring health choices they believe to be “natural”.
Together we can shape a future where natural health is trusted, evidence-based, and seamlessly integrated into mainstream care. By uniting thought leaders, practitioners, consumers, and new leaders, we can secure lasting credibility, accessibility, superior health outcomes and innovation for generations to come.
"We need YOU to build the next era for mainstream acceptance of natural health!"
Consultant Medical Herbalist and President of the European Herbal & Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (ehtpa.org)
Global health inequality is a devastating reality, causing unnecessary suffering and shortening lives worldwide.This crisis demands urgent action.
I believe GAIHM offers a unique opportunity for the global health community to come together, collaborate and tackle these disparities. We can shape a stronger, more equitable future for global healthcare by integrating science-backed natural health solutions.
Your support is essential to drive this change. The time to act is now.
"Transforming Healthcare for Tomorrow"
Aligned with the WHO’s Global Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) Strategy 2025–2034, GAIHM supports:
Establishing a global evidence base for traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM).
Promoting safe, effective, and cost effective TCIM use.
Integrating TCIM into health systems.
Empowering individuals and communities through equitable, affordable, and quality health solutions