Traditional Medicine and Western Medicine, Coexisting Systems and Practices. A Perspective on the way forward
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Pacific health, Traditional Medicine, Traditional healer
Abstract
This article looks at Western Medicine and Traditional Medicine and explores the implications of these coexisting but very diverse systems of healthcare. We have sourced information from the World Health Organisations, Strategy and Guidelines in Traditional Medicine Use and, Guidelines for assessing quality of herbal medicines with reference to contaminates and residues and a Study on Traditional Medicine use in Dunedin by final year Otago University Medical students. We offer a perspective on the roles of academic institutions and Traditional Medicine/Traditional Healers in the provision of universal healthcare coverage in the Pacific.
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2. World Health Organisation 2013, Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-2023, Hong Kong SAR China WHO 2013.
3. World Health Organisation, WHO guidelines for assessing quality of herbal medicines with reference to contaminates and residues, Spain WHO 2006
4. World Health Organisation. Forum : To review the WHO Strategy for the quality assurance of Traditional Medicines. July 2018. Manila
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Frances Brebner, University of Otago
Va'a o Tautai, Division of Health Sciences, University of Otago
Pacific Regional Coordinator
Faafetai Sopoaga, University of Otago