KUALA LUMPUR: Data collection and evidence of scientific studies on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can further enhance its application and growing acceptance in the country, says Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan (pic).

The Health director-general said that currently, 15 government hospitals have been practising TCM since 2009.

“Now that traditional medicine has scientific data and evidence, we aim to integrate it into our treatment (method) to complement conventional ones,” he said after launching the “Evidence-Based Practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine” seminar here yesterday, Bernama reported.

He said that the two-day seminar, held in collaboration with the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, brought together 70 local medical practitioners and academics to enhance the quality and safety of TCM based on established guidelines, with input from experts from China.

The seminar also serves as a platform for TCM experts from Malaysia and China to exchange views and experiences.

“Through this seminar, we aim to strengthen TCM by gathering robust data.

“With solid data, we can enhance confidence in its effectiveness,” he said.

He also launched the “Guidelines on TCM Nursing Procedures in Private Healthcare Facilities in Malaysia” as part of the ministry’s efforts to promote traditional treatments.

Also present were China’s Department of International Cooperation, National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine director-general Dr Wu Zhen Dou, and Counsellor for Science and Technology, Embassy of China in Malaysia, Dr Zhao Xiang Dong.

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