EUROCAM

EUROCAM is the European foundation uniting umbrella organisations of patients, physicians, veterinari

EUROCAM´s vision is:
• Of a society which seeks the optimum health of its citizens largely achieved by encouraging and enabling citizens to take responsibility for the maintenance and promotion of their own health whilst also acknowledging freedom of choice in selecting appropriate treatment from a variety of healthcare options, including CAM. In addition, EUROCAM submits that citizens should have

access to reliable information supporting effective and safe health provision that includes relevant CAM options. CAM should be available, accessible and affordable at both national and European level.
• Of a paradigm shift that moves the focus of healthcare away from a primarily treatment-oriented agenda to one which also engages people more directly in their personal health and well-being thereby preventing illness and prolonging life. EUROCAM supports the notion of salutogenesis – that is to an approach that primarily supports human health and well-being, rather than focusing on factors that cause disease.
• Of a holistic approach to the maintenance and health care of European citizens that takes into account the psycho-spiritual, corporeal and social needs of each individual.
• That the best of conventional medicine and CAM are thoroughly integrated into healthcare schemes for the benefit of European citizens who are free to make an informed choice about treatment they require so there is no dichotomy in the delivery of excellent healthcare. This means that CAM should be integrated into:
• social, education and health policy, both on a national and a European level.
• healthcare systems both as complementary and/or alternative to conventional medical care whilst also having the opportunity of being offered independently and privately.

15/08/2026

🌿 Patients in the Netherlands — we’d love to hear from you!
EUROCAM is helping the Horizon Europe project MEDViEW bring patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals together to co‑create a new innovation in mental health.

We are looking for patients or caregivers who would like to share their experiences and ideas in a small online group (6–8 people). Your voice will help shape a real solution that responds to everyday needs.

🗓 Three online sessions between September and November 2026
💬 The first session will be in English and the remaining sessions will be in Dutch.
🤝 Your perspective will directly support the development of a meaningful innovation for mental well‑being.

If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, send us a message here on Facebook or email us at [email protected]. Your lived experience can make a real difference.

13/08/2026

🌿 Patiënten in Nederland — we horen graag uw verhaal!
EUROCAM ondersteunt het Horizon Europe‑project MEDViEW, dat patiënten, mantelzorgers en zorgprofessionals samenbrengt om een nieuwe innovatie op het gebied van mentale gezondheid te co‑creëren.

We zoeken patiënten en mantelzorgers die hun ervaringen en ideeën willen delen in een kleine online groep (6–8 personen). Uw stem helpt mee om een oplossing te ontwikkelen die echt aansluit bij de dagelijkse praktijk.

🗓 Drie online sessies tussen september en november 2026
💬 De eerste sessie is in het Engels, de overige sessies zijn in het Nederlands.
🤝 Uw perspectief draagt direct bij aan de ontwikkeling van een betekenisvolle innovatie voor mentale gezondheid.

Bent u geïnteresseerd, of kent u iemand die graag wil meedoen?
Stuur ons een bericht via Facebook of mail naar [email protected]. Uw ervaring kan écht verschil maken.

22/07/2026

EUROCAM stands with Polish patients and TCIH practitioners who are bravely calling on the government not to endorse the amendment to the Act on Patients’ Rights (Sejm Print No. 2598).

Together with the Traditional Complementary and Integrative Healthcare Coalition, EUROCAM has written to the President of Poland to support stronger patient protection while warning that the current draft could unintentionally restrict access to safe TCIH services and place responsible practitioners under disproportionate legal uncertainty.

Read EUROCAM’s letter:
🔗 https://cam-europe.eu/eurocam-writes-to-president-of-poland/

Support Polish patients and practitioners — sign the petition:
🖊️ https://secure.avaaz.org/community_petitions/pl/prezydenta_rzeczypospolitej_polskiej_zatrzymajmy_lex_szarlatan/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATNP6RjbGNrBM08UGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrxCyuic5qsADN2-p88gad8pP59LUE6ahRAnedUJqHFy3sU3OTioGfOoKFEa_aem_E7lmeumOB2TEbeEngFcgkQ

Polska Izba Gospodarcza Naturopatów

01/07/2026

Proud to share this interview with our Chair, Elisa Baldini, recorded at the SIO Europe Conference in Rome.

🎥 **Watch the interview:https://youtu.be/Xc3AXyOTdMU?si=9JznBWrP_0Z294Xl

She outlines the opportunities for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Healthcare (TCIH) in Europe and highlights the essential contribution of Integrative Oncology to patient wellbeing — a field that deserves a place in every health system.

Interviste a margine del XII Congresso Internazionale ARTOI 8-10 ma...

13/06/2026

🐉Why is Traditional Chinese Medicine tourism booming in China?

This interesting news item from CGTN Europe explores the rapid growth of health tourism centred on Traditional Chinese Medicine, with an estimated 300,000 international visitors travelling to China each year for TCM-related treatment and wellness programmes.

The piece features Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel, who provides insights on integrative oncology in supporting people living with cancer.

Dr. Fuller-Shavel also emphasises the importance of advancing the vision set out in the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy strengthening integration of TCIH in health systems. She notes that greater investment in research and implementation will be essential to ensuring safe, effective and accessible integrative care worldwide.

📺 Watch it now https://youtu.be/nmbXhXHmICM?si=bsSCeq-rfkFENICs

CGTN Europe interviewed Dr. Nina Fuller-Shavel, Integrative Medicin...

07/06/2026

🚨 Urgent call to action: Help protect access to TCIH in Germany

More than 30 million people in Germany rely on homeopathic and anthroposophic therapies, including many living with chronic conditions or undergoing intensive treatments such as chemotherapy.

The German government is now proposing to remove these therapies from public health insurance coverage, which would significantly limit access for those who depend on them most.

The civil society campaign weil’s hilft (“because it helps”) is mobilising public support to stop this change.

👉 You can add your signature here: https://www.weils-hilft.de/jetzt

The petition will be delivered directly to policymakers, and anyone can sign.

If you live in Germany, you can also contact your local representative in just two minutes using the ready‑made tool on the campaign website. Every voice matters.

💪Let’s stand together for patient choice and equitable access to integrative healthcare.

Homöopathische und anthroposophische Leistungen sollen aus der GKV gestrichen werden. Informiere dich und werde aktiv.

25/05/2026

👏 A huge round of applause for our Youth Delegate, Asli Yildirim, who spoke at on the vital role of young people in shaping the future of healthcare.

At this WHO side‑event on Youth Leadership in Traditional Medicine, Asli highlighted why youth voices must be part of decisions on how healthcare is developed and delivered. Healthcare that puts patients first and fully integrates TCIH approaches.

We are incredibly proud of Asli and grateful for the passion, clarity, and commitment she brings to this work.

If you’re 25 or under and interested in joining EUROCAM’s Youth Delegate Programme, we’d love to hear from you. https://cam-europe.eu/youth_delegate_program/

21/05/2026

✨Our youth delegate Aslı Yıldırım delivered a powerful statement on the role of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Healthcare in shaping the future of health systems - at the 79th World Health Assembly, during a side-event on Youth Leadership in Traditional Medicine on 21 May 2026,

Her statement highlighted key messages from the next generation:

- Young people want to shape the future of healthcare: not as symbolic participants, but as meaningful contributors to real change.

-Health is more than treatment: it includes dignity, prevention, balance, sustainability, mental wellbeing, and living a meaningful life.

-Many young people feel unheard: in systems that prioritise short‑term treatment over long‑term wellbeing.

- Interest in TCIH is rising: reflecting a broader demand for preventive, participatory, culturally responsive, and holistic approaches to care.

🔊The next generation is calling for people-centred healthcare that listens, includes, and responds to real human needs.

📃Read the full statement:
https://lnkd.in/ewASvqhB

Many thanks to our co-organisers IVAA | International Federation of Anthroposophic Medical Associations, Traditional Complementary and Integrative Healthcare Coalition, Govardhan App : Biodiversity & Indigenous Knowledge, WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (World Health Organization GTMC), IPSF - International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation with knowledge support from United Nations University CRIS

21/05/2026

Our youth delegate, Asli Yildirim (pictured left), is in Geneva, and will be speaking at the WHO World Health Assembly side-event focussing on Youth Leadership to advance Traditional medicine.

We look forward to hearing from her and the other contributors. We wish Asli the very best! We know she will speak with intelligence, passion, and sincerity.

🌍 Tonight in Geneva, youth perspectives will be part of the conversation on , equity and access.

Asli Yildirim is already in Geneva with Janka Szoke, Project Coordinator at the , ahead of this evening’s side event co-organized by the Coalition:
📌 Youth Leadership to Advance Traditional Medicine for Equity and Access
📍 SDG Solution Space, Geneva
🕕 18:00–19:30 CEST

Asli will contribute to the discussion with a youth perspective on behalf of the EUROCAM youth delegate group and the International Federation of Anthroposophic Medical Associations ( ), both founding organisations of the TCIH Coalition.

💻 Online participation is still possible:
🔗 https://luma.com/cs0i4dog

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