طب سنتي ايران و توسعه آن با استفاده از رهنمودهاي سازمان جهاني بهداشت

Traditional Iranian Medicine (TIM) and itʹs Promotion with Guidelines of World Health Organization

World Health Organization (WHO) recommends application of traditional medicine in medical - health services system; and has recently published a strategic plan for development and promotion of traditional medicine in four areas. The first area includes identification of traditional medicine, presentation of a proper policy and plan. The second area covers development of education and research, particularly in the university level. The third area consists of establishment of unity and cooperation between the employees of traditional and modern medicine. The fourth area contains development of cultivation of the needed herbs to prevent destruction of natural resources. Although, the 1st and 2nd goals, that is to formally recognize TIM and development of education and research have a key role; but we shouldnʹt forget that a lit he four goals a re essential to achieve a proper, efficient, and low cost system. Therefore, the respective authorities should view the whole path, entirely, and with a proper schedule; so that the system could develop in a consistent and proper manner.