Celebration of World Traditional Medicine Day 2026

The Department of Nanjiyal and Paramparai Maruthuvam, Faculty of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna, will celebrate World Traditional Medicine Day 2026 under the theme “Preserving Traditional Medicine: A Cultural Legacy for Future Generations” on 10th November 2026, from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., at the Auditorium, Faculty of Siddha Medicine, University of Jaffna.

The programme aims to create awareness of the importance of traditional medicine among selected preschool teachers and parents in the Kaithady area, highlighting the value of preserving and transmitting traditional medical knowledge to future generations.

The programme will be conducted by the 4th BSMS students as part of the Paramparai Maruthuvam (Traditional Medicine) subject, in accordance with the Calendar of Dates for the Academic Year 2023/2024.