International Exchange of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Analysis of development of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Slovakia
Xu Jing, Eugenia Bellova, Boris Ivanič, Alena Ondrejkovičová, Lucia Košíková, Wei Jingjing, Zhao Jing, Hui Kakit, Cao Hongxin
Published 2021-03-30
Cite as Int J Trad Chin Med, 2021, 43(3): 224-228. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20200921-00009
Abstract
As a parliamentary country in central Europe, the Republic of Slovakia implements compulsory insurance medical system. The major causes of death in this country are ischemic heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. In recent years, the mortality of hypertensive heart disease and Alzheimer's disease are increasing dramatically. The Traditional Medicine in Slovakia is mainly homeopathic medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture, is not covered by the insurance at present. The development of TCM in Slovakia is limited by under-developed laws or regulations, imperfect education system and limited use of TCM. It is expected that in the future, by cooperation and exchanges between China and Slovakia, there will be the relevant TCM legislation; TCM education system will be strengthened and TCM will be popularized and disseminated in this country.
Key words:
Medicine, traditional; The Slovak Republic; Insurance, health; Traditional Chinese medicine and pharmacy; International cooperation; Status analysis; Coping strategy
Contributor Information
Xu Jing
Industry Special Office of 2009, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Doctoral Degree Student of Grade 2018, Eye Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100040, China
Eugenia Bellova
MUDr. Eugenia Bellova Private Clinic, Žilina 03601, Slovakia
Boris Ivanič
Balance Clinic, Bratislava 83101, Slovakia
Alena Ondrejkovičová
Association of Acupuncture, Bratislava 82645, Slovakia
Lucia Košíková
SHEN-Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bratislava 83101, Slovakia
Wei Jingjing
Industry Special Office of 2009, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Doctoral Degree Student of Grade 2018, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
Doctoral Degree Student of Grade 2018, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
Zhao Jing
Industry Special Office of 2009, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
Hui Kakit
Center for East-West Medicine (CEWM), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles 90024, USA
Cao Hongxin
China Association of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
