ECH at 3rd World Congress of Integrative Medicine 2025 – Rio de Janeiro

ECH at 3rd World Congress of Integrative Medicine 2025 – Rio de Janeiro

ECH is honoured to be presenting a poster at the upcoming 3^rd World Congress of Integrative Medicine 2025 in Rio de Janeiro.  The Congress will run from 15-19^th October uniting global experts to advance health, diversity, and planetary well-being.

More details about the event which can be attended online can be found on the event’s website – wctcim.cabsin.org.br

ECH’s poster highlights homeopathy’s potential in building sustainable health systems. The lead author, ECH’s Education Committee Coordinator,  Dr Dora Patchova will present the poster to congress delegates on 16^th October at 12:00 local time (17:00 CET).

The poster can be downloaded here and can be enjoyed in its entirety here.

Homeopathy at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (WCTCIM 2025), October

The 3rd World Congress on TCIM, held in Rio de Janeiro offered an inspiring and strategically important platform for global exchange aligned with the new WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034.

Strategic Importance of Homeopathy at WCTCIM

The inclusion of Homeopathy at the 3rd World Congress on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (WCTCIM 2025) in Rio de Janeiro is strategically important. This event is co-hosted by the Brazilian Academic Consortium for Integrative Health (CABSIN), the European Society for Integrative Medicine (ESIM), and the International Society for TCIM Research (ISCMR).

Homeopathy was the third most represented traditional medicine system at the Congress, with 26 submissions, followed by Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. This marks a significant increase in visibility compared to the previous WCTCIM held in Rome two years ago.

The Congress agenda closely reflected the four pillars of the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy:

1. Strengthening evidence through fundamental and clinical research
2. Regulatory and institutional integration of safe and effective TCIH practices
3. Optimising cross-sectoral value
4. Supporting community wellbeing, sustainability, and planetary health

ECH’s contribution clearly aligned with these priorities.

Advocacy, Paediatrics, and Global Collaboration

Dr Dora Pachova attended the congress on behalf of ECH and EUROCAM at this significant international event. She highlighted that ‘Being part of WCTCIM was a valuable experience, providing opportunities to exchange knowledge, enhance collaboration with TCIH colleagues, and develop meaningful organisational connections’. She also represented ECH at the Integrative Paediatrics pre-congress workshop, participated in the International Network on Integrative Paediatrics (INIP), and is looking forward to bringing many European integrative paediatricians into INIP. This marked an important step towards strengthening European participation in integrative paediatric care.

Dr Dora Pachova noted that it is critical to share with our TCIH colleagues the potential of our respective therapies and how collaboration can bring dividends. This event provides exceptional opportunities to build meaningful organisational connections.

Advocacy for TCIH in Action

Cristal Skaling-Klopstock, representing EUROCAM and the TCIH Coalition, moderated the workshop “Advocacy for TCIH in Action: Regional Challenges, Joint Solutions”, aimed at shaping the Global Advocacy Roadmap (GAR). Notably, homeopaths represented around 20% of the workshop participants, reflecting strong engagement within the wider TCIH movement.

ECH Poster ‘Integrating Ecology and Medicine – The Role of Homeopathy in Sustainable Health Systems.’

In line with the last pillar of the WHO strategy (Planetary Health and Sustainability), ECH’s poster at this congress is titled: ‘Integrating ecology and Medicine – The role of Homeopathy on Sustainable Health Systems’, focusing on the role of Homeopathy in relation to humans, animals, plants, and the ecosystem.

Dr Dora Pachova and Cristal Skaling-Klopstock presented the well-received ECH poster. This poster generates interest and encourages discussion among congress attendees. It emphasises the role of homeopathy in human health, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability, highlighting its contribution to planetary health and resilient healthcare systems.

The poster is a collective work, developed in collaboration with Dr Jean-Pierre Jansen, Dr Dora Pachova, Dr Natalia Tzima, Dr Edward De Beukelaer, Cristal Skaling-Klopstock, and Leonardo Faedo.

It is available for download from the ECH website:  https://www.homeopathyeurope.org/wctcim_rio_2025

Broad Scientific and Clinical Program

The homeopathy programme at WCTCIM 2025 covered a wide range of topics, including:

• Mechanisms of action and clinical research
• Integration into public health systems (Switzerland, South Africa, Brazil)
• One Health, agriculture, veterinary medicine, dentistry, and environmental applications
• Clinical management of complex and severe conditions
• Telemedicine, addiction care, and public health initiatives
• Synergies with Anthroposophic Medicine, including the Mistletoe Symposium

Looking Ahead

ECH’s strong presence at WCTCIM 2025 demonstrates the growing recognition of homeopathy within the global TCIH framework. The Congress reinforced the importance of collaboration, research, advocacy, and sustainability — and provided fresh momentum for future work aligned with the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034.

Homeopathy continues to show its relevance across healthcare systems, communities, and the wider ecosystem, contributing to a more integrated, sustainable, and people-centred approach to health.

It is critical to share and communicate with our TCIH colleagues the potential of our respective therapies and how collaboration can bring dividends.

This event provides exceptional opportunities to build beneficial organisational connections.

Participation of Homeopathic Topics in the Congress Programme

The Homeopathy programme covers a wide spectrum of scientific, clinical, and policy topics:

Research and Scientific Credibility (Panel ❘ Research On Homeopathy)

• Alexander Tournier (Switzerland) presents “Mechanisms Of Action Of Homeopathy”, focusing on research into the physicochemical properties of homoeopathic preparations.
• Stephan Baumgartner (Switzerland) presents “State Of Clinical Research In Homeopathy”, assessing the evidence and methodology of clinical research.
• Carla Holandino (Brazil) presents “Guidelines To Prepare Pharmaceutical, Pharmacopeias Methods”, focusing on standardisation and manufacturing regulations. (These speakers also attended the HRI conference in Thessaloniki a few months ago.)

Integration into Public Health Systems

• Stephan Baumgartner (Switzerland) also presents “Implementation Of Homeopathy In The Public Health System of Switzerland”, highlighting the model of a country where Homoeopathy is covered by mandatory health insurance.
• Ashley Ross (South Africa) discusses “Towards The Integration Of Homeopathy Into The South African Public Health System: Curriculum, Frameworks And Political Will”, focusing on professional regulation and policy development.
• Francisco J. Freitas (Brazil) discusses “21 Years Of Experience In Medical Residency In Homeopathy At The Gaffrée And Guinle University Hospital Of The Federal University Of The State Of Rio De Janeiro”, a case of institutional legitimacy in Brazil.

One Health and Specialised Applications (Panel ❘ Planetary Health & One Health & Wellbeing Societies)

• Patrizia A. Bricarello (Brazil) presents “Homeopathy For The One Health In Agroecosystem”, including applications of homoeopathic preparations in crops.
• Pedro Boff (Brazil) presents “Integrative Homeopathy In Agriculture And Environment”.
• Cidéli P. Coelho (Brazil) presents ‘Homeopathy For The Veterinary’.
• Gloria Feighesltein (Brazil) presents ‘Homeopathy In Dentistry – A Retrospective Through The World’.

Clinical Experience and Management of Complex Conditions

• Lucas Pacheco (Brazil) presents “Homeopathy In Complex Clinical Conditions: Case Series In Oncology And Autism Spectrum Disorders”.
• Luiz Stern (Brazil) analyses the “Homeopathic Approach In Severe Cases: ICU, Cancer, Acute And Chronic Conditions”.
• The panel “Use Of Homeopathic and Anthroposophic Medicines In The Treatment Of Drug Addicts In A Therapeutic Community” presents a collaborative care model for complex social issues.
• The observational study “Telemedicine In Homeopathy In The COVID-19 Pandemic: Observational Study in Solidarity Action in Brazil (2021–2022)” and the oral presentation “Integrating Homeopathy Into Smoking Cessation Programs In Recife And Camaragibe, Brazil: A Case Series” are also presented.

Mistletoe Symposium

In the parallel Mistletoe Symposium, Stephan Baumgartner (Switzerland) participates with the topic “Recent Advances In Preclinical Research In Mistletoe”, and Daniela Lopes (Brazil) presents “Potentized And Non-Potentized Viscum Album In Veterinary”, which highlights the synergy between Homoeopathy and Anthroposophic Medicine.