The 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (WCTCIM) is anchored in the vision of planetary health. Prof. Dr. Georg Seifert, President of the congress, highlights that human health is deeply connected to the well-being of our ecosystems, societies, and cultures. This perspective shapes the entire event.
According to Seifert, respecting cultural diversity is fundamental for progress. Consequently, protecting cultural knowledge also helps preserve biological diversity. Many traditional societies have developed sustainable ways of living that are vital for our planet.
A Vision for Global Health from Georg Seifert
Traditional medical knowledge is rooted in plants, ecosystem rituals, and intergenerational learning. Beyond being part of a cultural identity, this wisdom is a key to protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable living.
Therefore, to care for the future of healthcare, we must also value the cultures, art, and ecosystems that have kept people healthy for centuries. This holistic view broadens the scope of modern medicine.
Traditional Medicine as an Essential Component
Prof. Seifert emphasizes that traditional medicine is not an alternative approach. Instead, it represents an essential part of a sustainable and healthy future for everyone.
This understanding is central to the 3rd WCTCIM, which aims to integrate this knowledge into global public health strategies. The congress seeks to build a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science.
About Prof. Dr. Georg Seifert
Prof. Dr. med. Georg Seifert is a leading voice in integrative medicine. He serves as Chair of the European Society of Integrative Medicine (ESIM) and Head of the Charité Competence Center for Traditional and Integrative Medicine (CCCTIM) in Berlin.
His extensive work includes coordinating EU projects on pediatric TCIM and authoring over 150 peer-reviewed articles. Furthermore, his career focuses on driving evidence-based integration of TCIM into modern health systems, particularly in integrative oncology.
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