NEWS –  The data and terminology relating to diseases based on Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani systems will now be included in the WHOs ICD11 classification

ASU (Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha) will be a global uniformity code of terms defining diseases in medicine

Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI) is an agency under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that serves as the WHO Collaboration Centre for ICD-related activities

WHOS ICD11 CLASSIFICATION

• Acronym – International Classification of Diseases 11th Edition (ICD-11)
• Latest version of the global standard for reporting diseases and health conditions
• Serves as a foundation for the identification of health trends and statistics worldwide
• Officially released by the World Health Organization in June 2018.
• Organizes diseases and health conditions into a comprehensive and systematic framework
• It includes a wide range of health-related categories, covering diseases, disorders, injuries, and other health conditions
• Incorporates multidimensional information, allowing for a more detailed and nuanced understanding of health conditions. It includes information on disease etiology, anatomical location, severity, and more
• Used globally for health statistics, billing, coding, and research. It is a critical tool for health professionals, policymakers, and researchers in understanding the global burden of diseases and health conditions