Development and prospect of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Sultanate of Oman
10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20210201-00005
- VernacularTitle:中医药在阿曼苏丹的发展现状与建议
- Author:
Honglin CHEN
1
;
Zhen LIU
;
Jun LIAO
;
Ling YUE
;
Jie CHEN
;
He HUANG
;
Xiaoxiao WANG
;
Xiaoling YUAN
Author Information
1. 四川省第二中医医院治未病科，成都 610031
- Keywords:
International cooperation;
The Belt and Road Initiative;
The Sultanate of Oman;
Arab countries;
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- From:
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2021;43(8):739-743
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has become an important part of the health system in the Sultanate of Oman. Although there is no independent law, the local health department has implemented the administrative measures such as the admittance assessment system of TCM doctors and the standardized examination and approval of TCM clinics. The development of TCM in the Sultanate of Oman is supported by the policies of the two governments, with the characteristics likemedical cooperation starting with high-level personnel, the cooperation in economy, trade and medical treatment, TCM and local traditional medicine showing inclusive with good base, and the advantages of TCM theory and treatment meeting the needs of the local medical market. The prospect of cooperation in TCM market is broad. It is suggested that the local government should promote the legislation of traditional medicine and improve the admittance system of practitioners. China needs to promote the formulation of international standards of TCM and optimize the cooperation platform of TCM by using Internet and other technologies. The practitioners in China need to carry out medical activities on the premise of understanding and respecting the local cultural background.In order to promote the development of TCM in Arab countries, the Sultanate of Oman will radiate the whole Middle East through the above strategies.
