Current situation and strategy of acupuncture and moxibustion in the Republic of Guinea
10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20191106-00039
- VernacularTitle:针灸在几内亚共和国发展现状及策略探讨
- Author:
Dong WU
1
;
Yu WANG
;
Jiachen LIU
;
Xu ZHAI
;
Hongcai WANG
;
Peijing RONG
;
Haihong LIAN
Author Information
1. 首都医科大学附属北京同仁医院传统医学科 100730
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2020;42(10):947-949
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
With the increasing number of Chinese medical aid and the overseas development of Chinese medicine, acupuncture has spreaded to and the Republic of Guinea and saw develoment. At present, only China Guinea Friendship Hospital and Astatin Hospital have set up Acupuncture Department, which have equipped with basic acupuncture instruments and acupuncture is used as the main treatment method, and acupuncture is a self funded project. There is no acupuncture major in the local education system, neither laws and regulations on acupuncture and moxibustion. Language barrier also makes it difficult for doctors in the two countries to communicate. Thus, it is recommended to consider geographic, diet, and medical factors when formulating acupuncture treatment plans which are suitable for local conditions, and launching new projects such as laser acupuncture treatment and ear concha electroacupuncture treatment, while improving the language level of foreign aid physicians, designing suitable teaching materials, and using multimedia technology for teaching. Besides, we should promote legislation, conduct academic and cultural exchanges, so as to better promote the development of acupuncture and moxibustion in Guinea.
