The 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (WCTCIM) will take place from October 15-18, 2025, at Riocentro, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This event is a must-attend opportunity for healthcare policymakers and institutional leaders seeking to strengthen and expand the integration of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) within national healthcare systems.
For the first time in Latin America, this congress will bring together experts, researchers, and global leaders to discuss the latest World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, promoting evidence-informed public health policies and sustainable healthcare solutions. Organized by the Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIN), the International Society for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Research (ISCMR), and the European Society for Integrative Medicine (ESIM), the event will feature discussions on TCIM implementation in healthcare systems worldwide, scientific advancements in the field, and effective strategies for policy adoption.
Strategic Opportunities for Public Health and TCIM Integration
Attending the 3rd WCTCIM offers a unique opportunity for healthcare leaders to align with the latest global strategies, including the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034. This strategy underscores the significance of integrating TCIM into national healthcare policies, fostering inclusive and sustainable models of care.
Interactive Panels: Strategies to Strengthen TCIM
The event will feature plenary sessions with representatives from the six world regions, addressing the six thematic axes of the Congress:
(A) Diversity in the spectrum of traditional and complementary medicine modalities globally: from codified traditional medicines and non-codified Indigenous Knowledge to complementary medical practices.
(B) Integration of traditional and complementary medicine into the healthcare system: from community and private primary healthcare to hospitals and public health services.
(C) Evidence-informed contributions and research of TCIM to global public health: from health promotion to challenging clinical conditions (e.g., mental health, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, etc.).
(D) TCIM across the lifespan: from pediatrics to elder care and palliative care.
(E) TCIM education, training, and capacity building: empowering health professionals.
(F) Planetary health, One Health, and well-being societies: how to follow the path.
These discussions will allow decision-makers to explore applicable and innovative international and national strategies to expand and consolidate these practices within their healthcare networks. The congress will also serve as a platform for exchange between policymakers and international researchers, creating opportunities for new institutional partnerships and innovative strategies for evidence-informed public policies.
Workshops and roundtables will complement this program, addressing the sustainability of TCIM and its impact on the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. These sessions will provide a rich exchange of experiences among managers, experts, and researchers, encouraging new institutional collaborations that strengthen and expand these practices.
Don’t miss this opportunity to actively contribute to building a more accessible, integrated, and evidence-informed healthcare system.
Launch of the WHO Global Strategy on TCIM
For public health managers, this event represents a unique opportunity to strengthen the implementation of TCIM, as well as to stay updated on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global strategies for promoting the integration of Traditional and Complementary Medicine into healthcare systems.
The congress will address strategic topics such as the regulation and financing of TCIM, scientific studies demonstrating its effectiveness, and successful models of integration into public health systems around the world.
The 3rd WCTCIM will also be an excellent opportunity for managers to learn about innovative experiences implemented in various countries and to discuss policies aimed at expanding access to integrative practices.
Group Registration: Special Discounts for Institutions
The 3rd WCTCIM marks a milestone as the first edition of this congress in Latin America, positioning the region as a key player in global TCIM policy discussions. This unique opportunity strengthens the participation of institutions worldwide, ensuring greater visibility for policymakers and researchers seeking to advance the adoption of TCIM in their healthcare frameworks.
Beyond professional development, the event provides a platform for institutions to share experiences, showcase achievements, and discuss challenges in TCIM implementation, contributing to the development of more comprehensive and sustainable healthcare policies.
To encourage institutional participation, the congress offers special discount packages for group registrations. Ministries of health, universities, public health institutions, and hospitals can organize teams to secure exclusive benefits.
Group Registration Benefits:
- Progressive discounts based on the number of registrants.
- Enhanced capacity-building for institutional teams in TCIM.
- Greater institutional representation at an internationally recognized event.
- Exclusive networking opportunities with global healthcare leaders and researchers.
How to Secure Group Discounts?
Healthcare institutions can contact the event organizers to request special registration discount packages.
More information and discount requests: general@wctcim.cabsin.org.br
Submit Abstracts and Contribute to TCIM Scientific Research
Beyond attending as participants, institutions can gain international recognition by submitting abstracts for presentation at the congress. The 3rd WCTCIM serves as a premier global platform for advancing TCIM scientific knowledge, connecting researchers from across the world to exchange expertise and validate evidence-informed TCIM practices.
Abstract submissions provide an opportunity to showcase innovative studies, contribute to scientific advancements, and influence healthcare policies supporting TCIM integration. Accepted abstracts will be published in the congress proceedings, expanding the global impact of participating institutions’ research.
Abstract Submission Categories:
- Research (Introduction, Methodology, Results, Conclusion).
- Case Report following international reporting guidelines.
- Experience Reports structured according to recognized public health documentation frameworks.
Final Abstract Submission Deadline: April 21, 2025
Accepted abstracts will be published in the official congress proceedings.
This is a unique opportunity to highlight your institution’s contributions to global TCIM development and foster the international expansion of integrative healthcare practices.
Ensure Your Institution’s Participation!
Mobilize your team, take advantage of special group registration discounts, and submit your scientific work. Together, we can advance the global integration of TCIM and shape future public health policies informed by evidence.
Learn more and register now: wctcim.cabsin.org.br
Contact Information: general@wctcim.cabsin.org.br
