World News | New York| Prof. Dr. Madhu Krishan & Prof. Sir. Dr. Lakshman Madhurasinghe expressed their thanks with gratitude to all the Senate & Trustee Members of Medicina Alternativa For A New Alma-Ata for Integrative Health- Colombo Declaration Signed during the 63rd World Congress In Colombo, Sri Lanka

 

H.E Prof. Sir. Dr. Lakshman Madhurasinghe With His Eminence Prof. Dr. Madhu Krishan
Before Signing At 63rd World Congress At  BMICH Colombo On24th Nov'2025 

A New Alma-Ata for Integrative Health- Colombo Declaration 

In a powerful echo of the landmark 1978 Alma-Ata Declaration, global leaders in medicine, science, and policy gathered in Sri Lanka this week for the Medicina World Congress at the historic Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

The three-day summit attended by our chairman His Eminence Prof. Dr.Sir  Madhu Krishan concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Colombo Declaration on Integrative Health for All—a visionary roadmap to fully integrate traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) into mainstream healthcare systems worldwide.

Led by our Senior Governor AUGP, Prof. Dr. Sir Lakshman Madurasinghe, Chairman of Medicina Alternativa—BOI, the declaration transforms the World Health Organization’s Traditional Medicine Strategy into concrete, actionable commitments, with Sri Lanka as the launch pad for global change.

Over 500 doctors, scientists, researchers, policymakers, and members of distinguished orders (including the Knights of the EMH Order and Knights of St John of Jerusalem) came together to champion a holistic future. Sessions explored ancient Sri Lankan Ayurvedic wisdom alongside modern fields like neuro-economics and biopsychology, celebrating Medicina Alternativa’s 63-year legacy of training more than 150,000 practitioners across 100 countries.

‘“This is our generation’s Alma-Ata moment,” Prof. Madurasinghe proclaimed at the signing ceremony. “Colombo 2025 ignites Integrative Health for All—blending the best of traditional knowledge with cutting-edge science to deliver equitable, whole-person care to every community and nation.

”The Colombo Declaration rests on three core pillars:

• Universal Access: Embedding evidence-based integrative therapies into primary healthcare for physical, mental, and social well-being.
• Innovation & Research: Establishing Sri Lanka as a global hub for rigorous TCIM studies, including explorations of ancient medical legacies.
• Sustainability & Training: Building culturally sensitive, gender-responsive workforces and harnessing digital tools for remote integrative care.

Filled with inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and vibrant cultural performances blending Sinhala healing traditions with modern wellness, the congress ended on a wave of optimism. Delegates left energized, ready to turn the Colombo Declaration from words into worldwide reality.

A new era of truly integrative health has begun—and it started in Colombo.  We support this declaration and urge all countries to embrace these terms so more people will live in good health and well being.

Published By :

H.E. Amb. Dr. Daljeet Kaur, ,Ambassador Of AUGP & UNUGP USA ( India Chapter )