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Homeopathy Research Institute’s 4th International Research Conference Visit the HRI Facebook and Twitter pages for the first highlights of its 4th International Research Conference and tenth anniversary celebrations. Jun 25, 2019
Strong support for homeopathy from opinion formers in Italy A new survey of opinion formers in Italy confirms a positive relationship between the scientific medical community and homeopathy. Jun 25, 2019
French campaign to uphold reimbursement of homeopathy gains momentum Over a million people have signed a petition in France in favour of upholding the reimbursement of homeopathic medicines by the French health system. Jun 24, 2019
Following the debate: homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine In the EU, quality, safety and compliance with manufacturing requirements of homeopathic medicinal products are guaranteed, well-established and well-balanced in pharmaceutical law. Nevertheless, some journalists are ready to criticise homeopathy at every opportunity, demonstrating their own lack of understanding of this system of medicine and the regulation of its products. Stakeholders across Europe are working hard to provide high quality information on these established and popular systems of medicine. A stronger common narrative is emerging supported by high levels of public awareness and use of these products and very high levels of patient satisfaction. This article provides a round-up of some stories that have recently been in the news, bringing you some of the facts that don’t make it into the media. Jun 18, 2019
World Health Organisation - new report on traditional and complementary medicine The use of traditional and complementary medicine has grown around the world over the past twenty years and 88% of all World Health Organisation Member States acknowledge its use. Homeopathy is now used in 100 countries worldwide. Jun 05, 2019
Safety, Pharmacovigilance and Appropriate Information for Patients of Homeopathic Medicinal Products A new study shows that the quality, safety and compliance with manufacturing requirements of homeopathic medicinal products are guaranteed, well-established and well-balanced in pharmaceutical law in Germany and the EU. Jun 05, 2019
ECHAMP’s new President argues in favour of a new outlook for the sector for homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products ECHAMP today welcomes a new President, David Reckeweg-Lecompte, unanimously elected by ECHAMP’s Board of management. David is Managing Director at Dr. Reckeweg GmbH in Germany and has been a Board member of ECHAMP since 2016. He takes over from Dr. Gesine Klein who has led the organisation for six years. Jun 01, 2019
2018: A strong foundation, determined actors and systematic progress ECHAMP is pleased to announce the publication of its 2018 Annual Report, which confirms the constructive outcome of ECHAMP’s renewed efforts to ensure good dialogue and collaboration with key stakeholders in our field and some solid progress on key technical issues for our industry. May 21, 2019
A spotlight on India India has been described as the ‘super hub’ of homeopathy with one of the most advanced ‘gold standard’ regulatory systems in the world. 150 million people use homeopathy there in their daily healthcare, delivered by around 300,000 medical practitioners in primary healthcare settings, including hospitals. The Indian government is making a strong commitment to homeopathy, as described at the World Integrated Medicine Forum in Goa in January. Apr 25, 2019
The future of the sector: ECHAMP hosts industry discussion ECHAMP hosted an exclusive, lively and positive workshop for chief and senior executives of the EU industry for homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products in Dublin on 8th April, as part of its annual Membership Assembly activities. Apr 15, 2019
New website for EUROCAM EUROCAM, the foundation that unites and represents European organisations in the CAM sector in Brussels, has relaunched its website, now a valuable platform and resource for stakeholders, politicians and people interested in CAM and healthcare. Mar 29, 2019
Cutting Edge Research in Homeopathy: programme announced Homeopathy Research Institute is promising a fast-paced programme of the highest calibre research for its London conference 14-16th June. Register before 31 March for the early-bird discount. Mar 29, 2019
Following the debate: homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine How is it that this comparatively small and emerging sector is able to fill the headlines so regularly? Homeopathy has always been the subject of public debate and from its inception has provoked scientific disputes. This is an intrinsic outcome of its specific paradigms, which are increasingly supported by good data. Scientific debate is important. However, it is increasingly clear that some actors in this debate base their arguments on false information and unscientific methods, with an increasing intention of influencing policy making on homeopathic medicinal products. This article provides a round-up of news on homeopathy that has been recently in the public eye, both constructive and negative, bringing you up to date with the latest stories and giving you access to the often hidden facts behind the headlines. Feb 06, 2019
Advancing global collaboration on the regulation of homoeopathic medicinal products The second World Integrated Medicine Forum in Goa addressed the topic of global collaboration on the regulation of homeopathic medicinal products. Jan 29, 2019
Global impact of the flawed Australian Report on Homeopathy A new animation from Homeopathy Research Institute demonstrates the global impact of NHMRC's flawed 2015 report on homeopathy and how this inaccurate research in Australia is damaging homeopathy worldwide. Jan 22, 2019
European Pharmacopoeia: State-of-the-Art Science for Tomorrow’s Medicines An international conference in Strasbourg, 19-20 June, hosted by EDQM, will address all aspects of the quality of medicines and help pave the way for the future European Pharmacopoeia. Jan 18, 2019
New HMPWG guidance: first safe dilutions and nosodes HMPWG has published five new finalised documents on its website – on first safe dilutions, nosodes and a recent meeting report. Jan 15, 2019
New HMPWG consultations – questions and answers on quality and first safe dilutions The Homeopathic Medicinal Products Working Group of the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMPWG) has released three new documents for public consultation – two with questions and answers on the quality of homeopathic medicinal products, and the fifth list of first safe dilutions. ECHAMP explains briefly the content of these documents and invites members to submit their comments to the office by 27th February. Jan 15, 2019
New surveys confirm support for homeopathy in France and Italy Two new market surveys confirm solid support for homeopathy amongst patients in France and in Italy. Dec 17, 2018
Reducing the need for antibiotics – the contribution of complementary and alternative medicine European Antibiotic Awareness Day on 18 November: New materials from EUROCAM put a spotlight on the role of CAM in reducing the problem of antimicrobial resistance. Nov 16, 2018
HMPWG consultation: Questions and Answers Document on the Quality of Homeopathic Medicinal Products (Q10) Your comments are requested on the new HMPWG consultation "Questions and Answers Document on the Quality of Homeopathic Medicinal Products (Q10)". ECHAMP’s deadline for comments is 31 October 2018. Oct 18, 2018
Following the debate: homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine Occasionally carefully researched, often misrepresented, homeopathy is never far from the limelight. Co-ordinated challenges to the sector are being countered by increasingly active campaigns from those who use and benefit from the medicines and therapies. Read on for our triannual round up of some of the key stories about homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine that have cropped up in the European media in recent months. Oct 03, 2018
ECHAMP Position Paper – Illegal pharmcovigilance requirements for registered homeopathic medicinal products A new position paper from ECHAMP outlines an irregular, inconsistent and illegal change in the pharmacovigilance obligations for manufacturers of homeopathic medicinal products in the EU. Sep 21, 2018
EU-Japanese mutual recognition agreement extends to homeopathic medicinal products Homeopathic medicinal products are now included in the range of medicines for which the European Union (EU) and Japan agree to recognise each other’s inspections of manufacturing sites. Sep 21, 2018
Australian report: Join the global campaign A new global campaign, ‘Release the First Report,’ invites the international community to put pressure on the Australian government to correct the mistake it made when the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) published its 2015 information paper on homeopathy. Jul 06, 2018
Reducing the need for antibiotics with CAM Scientists report that the contribution of CAM treatment strategies to reducing the use of antibiotics is promising and supported by an increasing amount of evidence. CAM treatments have a role to play in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections. Jun 29, 2018
Homeopathy: treatment observations, therapeutic goals and criteria for healing The annual conference of WissHom, the German Scientific Society for Homeopathy will discuss what is a realistic outcome of homeopathic treatment. Jun 29, 2018
Following the debate: homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine Homeopathy continues to hit the headlines in Europe and elsewhere, with more negative stories about homeopathy than usual in the media in the last few months, often based on incomplete or biased information. At the same time, in a number of countries, the homeopathic community is fighting back more openly, with active campaigns in UK, Australia, Germany and Sweden. Although the media is less inclined to cover the positive stories, in some cases the responses and campaigns are gaining traction. This month-by-month summary of recent news items includes both positive and negative stories, supported by useful background to give you the facts behind the headlines. Jun 22, 2018
Evaluation of the European Medicines Agency Fee System: public consultation ECHAMP will submit its answers to the public consultation on the Study supporting the Evaluation of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Fee System. ECHAMP’s deadline for comments is 30 June 2018. May 30, 2018
Study confirms scientific status of anthroposophic medicine A new study, using criteria from contemporary philosophy of science, confirms the status of anthroposophic medicine as a scientific discipline. May 29, 2018
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