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Serving patients and prescribers ECHAMP’s annual report profiles an important year for the industry for homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products; an industry that continues to serve the millions of European citizens who choose and have confidence in the use of homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products as part of their health care. Mar 07, 2024
Homeopathy the most widely used complementary medicine in Austria More than half of Austrians have had experience of complementary medicine, with homeopathy the most established and frequently used treatment. Dec 11, 2023
Homeopathy, Agriculture and The Environment: first international conference The first international conference for Homeopathy, Agriculture and The Environment, co-organised with the second Agro-homeopathy Symposium, online 4-5 December, will explore the potential of homeopathy in agriculture and the environment, and its role in supporting sustainable farming systems and resilient environments. Studies demonstrate the potential of homeopathy as an ecological alternative to improve the health status of plants. Nov 08, 2023
Austria confirms primary use of homeopathic products on organic farms The new Austrian Veterinary Medicines Act determines primary use of homeopathic products in organic farms, in line with EU Regulation on organic production. Nov 06, 2023
Use of homeopathy in the management of bovine mastitis A promising new study suggests the potential for homeopathic medicines in the management of bovine mastitis, an inflammatory condition in cows. Nov 06, 2023
TCIH strategies for infections and AMR reduction On 9 and 10 November, an online research conference will address traditional, complementary and integrative healthcare strategies for infections and reduction of antimicrobial resistance in humans and animals. Nov 06, 2023
Homeopathic and Anthroposophic Medicinal Products in the EU – The added value of the sector A new report from ECHAMP provides an updated comprehensive summary of the scientific evidence that demonstrates the significant added value to society of homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine. Nov 03, 2023
High levels of use of and satisfaction with homeopathy in the EU A new infographic from ECHAMP confirms the widespread use of and satisfaction with homeopathy in the EU. Oct 24, 2023
Study finds positive effect of homeopathy A newly published study finds significant positive effects of homeopathy beyond placebo. Oct 17, 2023
G20 leaders and WHO endorse the potential of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine ECHAMP welcomes recent recognition by the G20 leaders of the potential role of evidence-based Traditional and Complementary Medicine in health and the strong commitment and support by World Health Organization to further implement evidence-based traditional, complementary and integrative medicine interventions and approaches in support of health goals. Oct 02, 2023
Who uses homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products in the EU and why? A unique European profile of the users of homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products, their choices and their needs. Sep 28, 2023
Cutting Edge Research in Homeopathy – Premier homeopathy research event returns The conference report is now available, along with event highlights. Abstracts can be viewed now in the Printed Programme PDF and full proceedings will be published in the journal Homeopathy journal in February 2024. Aug 03, 2023
Homeopathic products endorsed by pharmacists in Italy Pharmacists experienced in homeopathy in Italy confirm a consistent demand for these products during the pandemic and the vast majority remain committed to and supportive of this therapeutic system – over 90% will continue to recommend homeopathic medicinal products as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. Jun 20, 2023
World Health Assembly to develop new WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy At the 2023 World Health Assembly, member states unanimously adopted a decision to develop a new global strategy on traditional medicine, 2025-2034. Jun 01, 2023
MEP Interest Group on Integrative Medicine and Health: oncology and mental health The MEP Interest Group on Integrative Medicine and Health is focusing efforts on the contribution of integrative medicine in the fields of both oncology and mental health, with a Breakfast Roundtable planned for 7 June. May 30, 2023
ECHAMP Membership Assembly in Sofia ECHAMP members and their guests enjoyed a busy, varied and interesting programme at the annual Membership Assembly in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 24-25 April 2023. May 02, 2023
HMPWG: updated report on the regulatory status of homeopathic medicinal products ECHAMP welcomes an updated report from HMPWG on the regulatory status of homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products for human use in the EU and EFTA countries, which provides comprehensive reliable regulatory information for our sector. Apr 19, 2023
Homeopathy in Europe: used, appreciated and well-known It’s World Homeopathy Awareness Week. Recent market data from Germany, France, Spain and Italy confirm that homeopathy continues to be well known, used and appreciated by a majority of Europeans. Apr 10, 2023
Cutting Edge Research in Homeopathy – HRI London 2023 The Homeopathy Research Institute has announced the full conference programme for its 5th International Research Conference in London 16-18 June. Apr 07, 2023
Breast cancer patients benefit from add-on homeopathic treatment HRI presents a recently published retrospective cohort study showing the benefits of add-on homeopathic treatment in helping women better tolerate cancer treatment side effects. Apr 07, 2023
Homeopathy in Germany: used and appreciated A new market study confirms that homeopathy continues to be used and supported by the German population – it has been used by three out of five German people and is known to the overwhelming majority of the population. Apr 06, 2023
World Health Organization training standards for anthroposophic medicine Join an online symposium on 12 April to find out more about the WHO benchmarks for training in anthroposophic medicine, which sets qualification standards for anthroposophic medicine practitioners. Apr 04, 2023
First WHO Traditional Medicine global summit The First WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit will take place in August 2023 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Apr 04, 2023
New article: The role of traditional, complementary and integrative healthcare in achieving the goals of the Astana Declaration A new article discusses how to appropriately involve traditional, complementary and integrative medicine in health systems in order to reach the goals of the Astana Declaration. Apr 04, 2023
Homeopathy: 1 out of 2 Italians are satisfied with homeopathy A new survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Boiron confirms that more than half of Italians have used homeopathy in their lifetime. Mar 08, 2023
MEPs to discuss 'Integrative Mental Health, the way forward' The MEP Interest Group on Integrative Medicine and Health event, 'Integrative Mental Health, the way forward', is now open for registration. It will be held in the European Parliament and on line on Tuesday 28 March. Mar 06, 2023
The industry for homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products continues to serve the needs of each of its users “Our products and their therapies have a clear role to play in the face of today’s health challenges in the EU. We have a responsibility to our users to ensure the continued supply of high quality and affordable products.” Feb 20, 2023
White paper: The role of homeopathy in the provision of care A new white paper, Quelle place pour l’homéopathie dans l’offre des soins? (What is the role of homeopathy in the provision of care?), presents five concrete proposals for the role of homeopathy in the provision of care in France, outlining how it can contribute to major health issues. Dec 21, 2022
Prescription requirement for the use of human non-prescription homeopathic remedies in animals is unconstitutional ECHAMP welcomes the ruling in September by the First Senate of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany that the newly introduced provision requiring a vet’s prescription for the use of registered, non-prescription human homeopathic remedies in animals other than livestock is a violation of basic constitutional law. Dec 02, 2022
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Homeopathy, anthroposophic medicine and antimicrobial resistance In WAAW, ECHAMP calls for further research into the role that homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine can play in reducing the problem of antimicrobial resistance. Nov 21, 2022
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