International Exchange of Traditional Chinese Medicine
The development status and analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Panama
Li Haoyue, Shi Han, Almanza Ana Rebeca, Wei Jingjing, Yang Weibin, Zhao Jing, Hui Kakit, Cao Hongxin
Published 2021-05-30
Cite as Int J Trad Chin Med, 2021, 43(5): 435-439. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115398-20200921-00015
Abstract
The popularization of medical insurance in Panama has been basically completed. The coverage of health insurance is high, but with the problem of polarization. The major causes of death in Panama are is chemic heart disease, stroke, AD and diabetes. In recent years, the chronic kidney disease and COPD are increasing significantly. Panamanian native medicine, considered as complementary and alternative medicine, is recognized by local laws and usedby most of indigenous groups and rural people. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Panama is at the starting stage, and there is no relevant legislation. However, this country attaches great importance to indigenous traditional medicine, and more and more people gradually accept it. TCM has great development potential in this country. It is suggested to promote the development of TCM in Panama. By culture as the pathway, exploring various forms of cooperation and exchange, taking the research and development of traditional herbal medicine as the breakthrough point, and increasing the spead of acupuncture usage, etc.
Key words:
International cooperation; Panama; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Medicine, traditional; Development status
Contributor Information
Li Haoyue
Industry Special Office of 2009, Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
International Cooperation Department, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing100700, China
Shi Han
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, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
Almanza Ana Rebeca
International College, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing 100029, China
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, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100091, China
Doctoral Degree Student of Grade 2018, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
Yang Weibin
Graduate School of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, 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
