Issued2025-07-11

Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine: Technical Brief

Technical briefInternational

Summary

Technical brief mapping current and emerging uses of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine, cataloguing use cases across diagnosis, treatment, research and health systems, and outlining related opportunities, risks and governance needs.

Healthcare Implications

Highlights how AI could augment traditional medicine services, especially in low- and middle-income settings, while warning of safety, quality, equity and data-governance risks; offers principles and examples to guide health systems and regulators.

Impact Level

Low

Keywords

Clinical Quality & Efficacy; Safety & Risk; Equity & Bias; Transparency & Governance

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Regulators & Government; Developers & Vendors