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[Acupuncture and moxibustion in Tunisia]
1Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, TCM Hospital of Guangfeng County, Guangfeng 334600, Jiangxi Province, China. zengshilin@yahoo.cn
Summary
Acupuncture and moxibustion, despite a 30-year history in Tunisia, is popular and integrated into public hospitals with insurance coverage. Education and treatment are expanding, showing significant development and acceptance in the country.
Area of Science:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Integrative Medicine
- Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Context:
- Acupuncture and moxibustion has a history of over 30 years in Tunisia.
- It is popular among the local population.
- There is one acupuncture and moxibustion center built with Chinese government aid.
Purpose:
- To introduce the development status of acupuncture and moxibustion in Tunisia.
- To highlight its integration into the Tunisian healthcare system.
- To discuss its educational development and clinical application.
Summary:
- Acupuncture and moxibustion clinical departments are established in some Tunisian hospitals and private clinics.
- Public hospital costs are covered by medical insurance.
- Training courses are offered in medical colleges, lectured by Chinese experts.
Impact:
- Acupuncture and moxibustion is used to treat numerous diseases in Tunisia.
- It is warmly welcomed by the Tunisian population.
- The practice shows significant growth and integration within the Tunisian healthcare landscape.
