THE 3RD CONFERENCE ON WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

The 3rd International Conference on Wildlife Protection in Traditional Medicine aims to promote the sustainable development of Traditional Medicine by eliminating the use of endangered, precious, and rare wildlife, while encouraging the global Traditional Medicine community to use effective, environmentally friendly alternative solutions.

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Within the framework of the Conference, with the participation of about 200 domestic and international delegates representing many fields of health sciences. Experts and guests shared, discussed, and guided ways to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly Traditional Medicine practices. The presentations also emphasized the link between Traditional Medicine and biodiversity conservation - with a focus on ending the use of threatened wildlife species.

Experts presented the challenges they are facing and proposed solutions appropriate to the actual context in their regions. In addition, speakers also shared achievements in treatment using alternative ingredients or methods, such as: using plant-based ingredients to replace pangolin scales, applying biotechnology to produce medicinal ingredients to replace bear bile, and proposing acupuncture as a method that yields the same results as ingredients from wildlife. Besides, to demonstrate their commitment to not using wildlife in the process of examination and treatment, the delegates participated in a commitment signing ceremony, officially bringing Vietnam into the Coalition for Wildlife Protection in Traditional Medicine.

This event not only contributed to shaping the future of sustainable development of Vietnamese Traditional Medicine and expanding the international perspective for participants, but also connected the practicing community, academia, and conservation organizations both domestically and internationally - opening up many opportunities for cooperation. Many delegates also expressed their desire to promote joint research activities and develop in-depth training programs on the practice of Traditional Medicine without using wildlife.

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