When Global Consensus Meets Health Systems Reality: Implementing Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine.

The article focuses on the increasing recognition of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) as a vital component of sustainable health systems within global health policy. It highlights the World Health Organization's (WHO) efforts to document TCIM's use and promote its safe int...

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Publicado en:Journal of Integrative & Complementary Medicine Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 89 - 92
Autor principal: Cramer, Holger
Formato: editorial Journal Article
Publicado: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Feb2026
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      ab: The article focuses on the increasing recognition of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM) as a vital component of sustainable health systems within global health policy. It highlights the World Health Organization's (WHO) efforts to document TCIM's use and promote its safe integration into health systems, culminating in the Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034. The article discusses the complexities of implementing TCIM in practice, emphasizing the need for structured planning, evidence-informed decision-making, and the importance of distinguishing between clinical and implementation outcomes. It advocates for a collaborative approach to integration that respects cultural contexts and aims to enhance health system responsiveness and equity.
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