Data: 17/08/2023

Nicaragua recognizes and protects the cultural and medical heritage of its indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples through Law 759, which supports the integration of ancestral traditional medicine with the national Family and Community Health Model (MOSAFC). This policy emphasizes intercultural dialogue, collaborative care approaches, and respect for spiritual and traditional healing practices. It ...
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Data: 17/08/2023

The National Center of Social Research and Intercultural Health in Peru focuses on promoting Traditional and Complementary Medicine and intercultural approaches to public health. It supports policy-making, research, and innovation to improve healthcare access, especially for vulnerable populations. The center prioritizes evidence-based practices, the rational use of medicinal plants, and the integ...
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Data: 17/08/2023

The definitions of Traditional, Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM/MTCI) are fluid and context-dependent, evolving over time and across regions. To safely and effectively integrate these practices into national health systems, standardization is key. In Peru, the National Institute of Health (NIH) through CENSI promotes evidence-based approaches to TCIM as a foundation for ...
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Data: 17/08/2023

This study explores factors affecting adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among Awajún and Wampis Indigenous people living with HIV/AIDS in the Peruvian Amazon. Only 28.8% of participants reported full adherence. Factors like occupation, income level, and side effects from ART significantly influenced adherence. The study emphasizes the value of intercultural dialogue and community particip...
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Data: 17/08/2023

To support the integration of traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) into Peru’s national health system, the Instituto Nacional de Salud established research priorities for 2022–2026. Approved by Resolución Jefatural N°231-2022-J-OPE/INS, the initiative uses a participatory and systematic approach to ensure efficient resource use and impactful research. The priorities span five strateg...
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Data: 17/08/2023

Peru’s Social Health Insurance (EsSalud) has integrated Complementary Medicine (CM) into public healthcare for over 25 years. EsSalud has been recognized as a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center since 2019. The organizational structure includes a central management office that oversees regulation and development, and an operational level that provides services across the three levels of care: CM Units...
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Data: 17/08/2023

As a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center, Peru supports the integration of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) into health systems. Its contributions include technical documents, experience analysis, and recommendations to improve quality, access, and safety. It also offers training for healthcare professionals to strengthen person-centered, intercultural care through TCIM.
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Data: 17/08/2023

In response to rising Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Peru launched the “Reforma de Vida – Sumak Kawsay” program, grounded in ancestral worldviews that emphasize harmony and collective well-being. This initiative systematizes successful Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) experiences that promote self-care and health strengthening, aiming to prevent NCDs through lif...
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Data: 17/08/2023

This activity of the PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for Traditional and Complementary Medicine - Peru focuses on analyzing and evaluating the essential components for integrating Traditional and Complementary Medicine (T&CM) into health systems across the Americas. Using a systematic search and systematization process—drawing on Peru’s experience—a structural map of 12 key elements was develo...
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Data: 17/08/2023

This activity aims to analyze and propose guidelines for ensuring quality and safety in the practice of Complementary Medicine across Latin American health systems. Led by Peru’s Social Health Insurance and its PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center, the initiative includes a comprehensive review of regional practices, experiences, and official regulations. A technical document is being developed based o...
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