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World Health Organization
Message from Chairman
Dear Colleagues and Distinguished Guests,
It is a great honor and pleasure to welcome you to the 18th European Congress for Integrative Medicine (ECIM) and the 4th International Congress on Traditional and Complementary Medicine, which will be held on 3–6 December 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.
This congress represents a unique international platform bringing together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and health professionals from across the world to advance the field of integrative medicine through scientific dialogue, collaboration, and shared vision.
In an era of increasing global health challenges, the role of Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) is becoming ever more relevant. The World Health Organization’s Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 highlights the importance of integrating evidence-based TCIM approaches into health systems to improve accessibility, quality, and sustainability of care.
Aligned with this global framework, our congress aims to strengthen the scientific foundation of integrative medicine and promote evidence-based, patient-centered approaches. Particular attention will be given to priority health areas such as women’s health, child and adolescent health, chronic diseases, mental health, and healthy aging, where integrative medicine offers significant potential for improving outcomes and quality of life.
By bridging traditional knowledge with modern scientific research, we seek to contribute to more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable healthcare systems while addressing current gaps in prevention, treatment, and long-term care.
The scientific program will foster interdisciplinary collaboration across clinical practice, research, and health policy, supporting the development of innovative and integrative solutions to today’s most pressing health challenges.
It is with great honor and a strong sense of responsibility that we invite you to join us in Antalya, a meeting point of cultures, to shape the future of integrative medicine together.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Prof. Nurullah OKUMUŞ
President of the Congress
President of the Congress
Prof. Dr. Elif Güler Kazancı
President of the Congress
President of the Congress
Presidents
Integrative Health World Health Organization Definitions
Traditional Medicine
Sum total of the knowledge, skill and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, as well as scientific and professional expertise, used for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses and to promote health and well-being.
Complementary Medicine
Used interchangeably for “traditional medicine” in some countries, refers to a broad set of health care knowledge, skills and practices that are not typically part of a country’s established traditional or conventional medicine, and may play a supportive role in conjunction with biomedical care.
Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine is an interdisciplinary and evidence-based approach to health and well-being by using a combination of biomedical and traditional and/or complementary medical knowledge, skills, and practices. It provides holistic care spanning the care continuum and may involve various health care providers and institutions.
Source: Draft WHO TCIM Strategy 2025-2034
Gloria Golf Resort Convention & Event Center
Gloria Golf Resort, located on Türkiye’s Mediterranean coast in the Belek tourism region, is one of the country’s most established luxury resort and event destinations. Set within an expansive natural landscape of pine forests and coastline, the resort offers extensive meeting and convention facilities alongside its renowned golf courses. Part of the Gloria Hotels & Resorts complex, it regularly hosts international corporate events, sports organizations, and high-profile gatherings, combining resort-scale accommodation capacity with versatile indoor and outdoor venues.
Address & Directions
Belek, Turizm Cad No: 74 07506 Serik/Antalya
