Data: 17/08/2023

Guatemala’s Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) has developed policies to integrate traditional medicine and cultural relevance into its national health system. This approach recognizes Indigenous health systems, phytotherapy, and the importance of cultural perspectives in health care. In 2002, the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Program was launched to recognize diverse...
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Data: 17/08/2023

In Guatemala, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) promotes traditional medicine by organizing regional events to establish medicinal and nutritious plant gardens. These efforts support the National Policy for Midwives of the Four Peoples (Maya, Garífuna, Xinka, and Mestizo/Ladino) under the 2021–2025 Action Plan. Events engage midwives, traditional therapists, community ...
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Data: 17/08/2023

The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) of Guatemala approved the Guide to Intercultural Dialogues in Health (Ministerial Agreement No. 164-2023) to foster collaboration between the national health system and the health systems of the Maya, Garífuna, Xinka, and Mestizo/Ladino peoples. It promotes culturally relevant healthcare planning and intervention, particularly in rural a...
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Data: 17/08/2023

Nicaragua's Government of Reconciliation and National Unity (GRUN) has integrated natural medicine and complementary therapies into the public health system through Law 774. This law regulates and promotes these practices, ensuring their integration with conventional medicine. The Institute of Natural Medicine and Complementary Therapies (IMNTC) leads training, research, and service delivery, with...
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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

The Intercultural Health Dialogue is a participatory methodology established by Ministerial Resolution No. 611-2014/MINSA to promote coordination and culturally relevant approaches among health services, communities, and institutions in Peru. Since 2014, it has been implemented across diverse regions and populations—including Amazonian, Andean, and Afro-Peruvian communities—to address specific...
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