Future of Global Health: 3rd World TCIM Congress Breaks Record with Over 842 Submissions

For the first time on Latin American soil, Brazil becomes the epicenter of the global health debate. The 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (3rd WCTCIM), led by the Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIN), in partnership with powerhouses like the International Society for Traditional, Complementary & Integrative Medicine Research (ISCMR) and the European Society of Integrative Medicine (ESIM), marks a historic moment for the national scientific community and for the strengthening of the Unified Health System (SUS). The response from the scientific community was unprecedented: an impressive number of 842 abstracts—from 492 research studies, 87 case reports, and 263 experience reports—were submitted from 37 countries.

An Unprecedented Scientific Response

This expressive volume of submissions paints a faithful picture of the challenges and advances of our time. The topics of greatest interest, such as Mental Health, Integrative Oncology, Women’s Health, Herbal Medicine, Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine, Indigenous Science, Research Methodology and Evidence Synthesis, Integrative Pediatrics, Pain Management, Planetary Health, Digital Health and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Art and Medicine, Microbiome and Gut-Brain Axis, and Cannabinoid Medicine, continue to lead the submissions, reflecting the priorities of the SUS and the focus of the scientific community. Brazilian science is, therefore, at the forefront of the discussion. The diverse profile of the authors, including researchers, health professionals, and a significant number of postgraduate students, demonstrates the vitality that runs through the entire academic ecosystem. The event, aligned with the new World Health Organization (WHO) Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034, will not be just a showcase, but a workshop for the future of Integrative Health and Integrative and Complementary Health Practices (PICS).

Maximizing Participation and Equity

Faced with such expressive success, the organization is announcing measures to maximize participation. Registration fees have been frozen, maintaining the previous tier’s price until September 30, 2025. Additionally, to ensure equity, a subsidy program is available, offering discounts of up to 65% for professors, researchers, and students from Brazil and other low- and middle-income countries, with priority given to authors of accepted papers.

A Unique Opportunity for Collaboration

Participation in the 3rd WCTCIM is an opportunity to connect national scientific production to the global stage, strengthen collaborative networks, and actively contribute to the construction of evidence-informed public policies.