WHO launches ICD-11, Traditional Medicine Module 2

• The data and terminology relating to diseases based on Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Medicine have been included in the WHO International Classification of Diseases 11 (ICD-11)
• The Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with World Health Organization has prepared a classification of diseases used in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems under TM-2 module of ICD-11 series.
• The initiative aims to establish a universal code of vocabulary defining diseases in Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani (ASU) medicine, fostering global uniformity.
• Infectious diseases such as Malaria and lifestyle ailments like chronic insomnia have found a place in this comprehensive classification.
• Noteworthy examples include the inclusion of ‘Bhramaha’ in Ayurveda, ‘Ajal Kirkrippu’ in Siddha, and ‘Sadra-o-Dwar’ in Unani under the common term “Vertigo Guidance Disorder.”

WHAT IS ICD?

• ICD is the international standard for systematic recording, reporting, analysis, interpretation, and comparison of mortality and morbidity data.
• The ICD is developed and annually updated by the World Health Organization.
• The ICD-11 is the eleventh revision of the International Classification of Diseases.
• ICD-11 includes Module-1 which covers traditional medicine conditions originating in ancient China, and now being commonly used in Japan, Korea etc.