China Plans Training for Over 1,300 International Participants in Traditional Chinese Medicine
China is set to provide training for more than 1,300 international students in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
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China is set to train 1,300 foreigners in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) over the next three years, as announced by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Wednesday.
This initiative was revealed during the closing ceremony of the 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine held in Beijing. The program aims to foster international exchanges and improve the expertise of professionals in the field.
Developed over thousands of years, TCM is known for its holistic approach, focusing on harmony, individuality, preventative treatment, and simplicity.
As stated by the NATCM, the training program targets practitioners and managers of traditional medicine, as well as clinical professionals in Western medicine interested in TCM.
During the two-day conference, a declaration was made in which participants highlighted the need to fully utilize traditional medicine in the context of universal health coverage. They underscored the significance of political commitment and policy support to facilitate the safe and efficient integration of traditional medicine into existing health systems.
The attendees agreed to promote the concepts, knowledge, and practices of traditional medicine, support the creation of an international research agenda on traditional medicine, and encourage the integration of traditional and modern medical practices.
Additionally, the conference suggested the formation of a global federation for traditional medicine groups to strengthen international collaborations in this field.
Jointly organized by China and the World Health Organization, the event saw participation from over 3,000 attendees, including government officials, representatives from international organizations, experts, and scholars. The conference featured 129 speeches and reports, alongside 13 sessions focused on exchange and dialogue.
Frederick R Cook contributed to this report for TROIB News
This initiative was revealed during the closing ceremony of the 2024 World Conference on Traditional Medicine held in Beijing. The program aims to foster international exchanges and improve the expertise of professionals in the field.
Developed over thousands of years, TCM is known for its holistic approach, focusing on harmony, individuality, preventative treatment, and simplicity.
As stated by the NATCM, the training program targets practitioners and managers of traditional medicine, as well as clinical professionals in Western medicine interested in TCM.
During the two-day conference, a declaration was made in which participants highlighted the need to fully utilize traditional medicine in the context of universal health coverage. They underscored the significance of political commitment and policy support to facilitate the safe and efficient integration of traditional medicine into existing health systems.
The attendees agreed to promote the concepts, knowledge, and practices of traditional medicine, support the creation of an international research agenda on traditional medicine, and encourage the integration of traditional and modern medical practices.
Additionally, the conference suggested the formation of a global federation for traditional medicine groups to strengthen international collaborations in this field.
Jointly organized by China and the World Health Organization, the event saw participation from over 3,000 attendees, including government officials, representatives from international organizations, experts, and scholars. The conference featured 129 speeches and reports, alongside 13 sessions focused on exchange and dialogue.
Frederick R Cook contributed to this report for TROIB News
