http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/08/content_10328082.htm
BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) - The World Health Organization (WHO) here
on Saturday called for further promotion of traditional medicine and
its integration into health care systems.
WHO issued a "Beijing Declaration" at the end of its congress on
traditional medicine on Saturday, which recognized traditional
medicine as "one of the resources of primary health care services to
increase availability and affordability."
It noted that "people have the right and duty to participate
individually and collectively in the planning and implementation of
their health care, which may include access to traditional medicine."
According to the declaration, "traditional medicine" covers a wide
variety of therapies and practices varying greatly from region to
region. It might also be referred to as "alternative or complementary
medicine".
It said governments should formulate regulations and standards to
ensure appropriate, safe and effective use of traditional medicine.
"The knowledge of traditional medicine, treatments and practices
should be respected, preserved, promoted and communicated widely and
appropriately based on the circumstances in each country," said the
declaration.
Governments should establish systems for the qualification,
accreditation or licensing of traditional medicine practitioners, it
added.
Carissa Etienne, assistant director of WHO, told the opening
ceremony of the China TCM Exhibition on Thursday that traditional
Chinese medicine (TCM) had made important contributions to China's
domestic health care system.
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