Integration of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems: conceptual framework

Overview

This publication provides a conceptual framework for the integration of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems. The framework identifies four models of integration—people-led, practitioner-led, coordinated and blended—based on two dimensions: decentralized versus centralized and pluralistic versus unified. It also links these models to the six building blocks of health systems, including leadership and governance, financing, service delivery, workforce, information systems and health products.

Developed through evidence reviews, country visits and global consultations, the publication offers a foundation for policy dialogue, assessment and research. It provides Member States with practical guidance and tools to define, compare and strengthen integration in ways suited to their national contexts.