European Coalition on
Homeopathic & Anthroposophic
Medicinal Products
News from ECHAMP
Developments concerning the sector for homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products
| Serving patients and prescribers | ECHAMP’s annual report profiles an important year for the industry for homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products; an industry that continues to serve the millions of European citizens who choose and have confidence in the use of homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products as part of their health care. | |
| Homeopathy, Agriculture and The Environment: first international conference | The first international conference for Homeopathy, Agriculture and The Environment, co-organised with the second Agro-homeopathy Symposium, online 4-5 December, will explore the potential of homeopathy in agriculture and the environment, and its role in supporting sustainable farming systems and resilient environments. Studies demonstrate the potential of homeopathy as an ecological alternative to improve the health status of plants. | |
| Austria confirms primary use of homeopathic products on organic farms | The new Austrian Veterinary Medicines Act determines primary use of homeopathic products in organic farms, in line with EU Regulation on organic production. | |
| Use of homeopathy in the management of bovine mastitis | A promising new study suggests the potential for homeopathic medicines in the management of bovine mastitis, an inflammatory condition in cows. | |
| TCIH strategies for infections and AMR reduction | On 9 and 10 November, an online research conference will address traditional, complementary and integrative healthcare strategies for infections and reduction of antimicrobial resistance in humans and animals. | |
| Homeopathic and Anthroposophic Medicinal Products in the EU – The added value of the sector | A new report from ECHAMP provides an updated comprehensive summary of the scientific evidence that demonstrates the significant added value to society of homeopathy and anthroposophic medicine. | |
| High levels of use of and satisfaction with homeopathy in the EU | A new infographic from ECHAMP confirms the widespread use of and satisfaction with homeopathy in the EU. | |
| Study finds positive effect of homeopathy | A newly published study finds significant positive effects of homeopathy beyond placebo. | |
| G20 leaders and WHO endorse the potential of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine | ECHAMP welcomes recent recognition by the G20 leaders of the potential role of evidence-based Traditional and Complementary Medicine in health and the strong commitment and support by World Health Organization to further implement evidence-based traditional, complementary and integrative medicine interventions and approaches in support of health goals. | |
| Who uses homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products in the EU and why? | A unique European profile of the users of homeopathic and anthroposophic medicinal products, their choices and their needs. | |
| Cutting Edge Research in Homeopathy – Premier homeopathy research event returns | The conference report is now available, along with event highlights. Abstracts can be viewed now in the Printed Programme PDF and full proceedings will be published in the journal Homeopathy journal in February 2024. | |
| Homeopathic products endorsed by pharmacists in Italy | Pharmacists experienced in homeopathy in Italy confirm a consistent demand for these products during the pandemic and the vast majority remain committed to and supportive of this therapeutic system – over 90% will continue to recommend homeopathic medicinal products as much as or more than they did before the pandemic. | |
| World Health Assembly to develop new WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy | At the 2023 World Health Assembly, member states unanimously adopted a decision to develop a new global strategy on traditional medicine, 2025-2034. | |
| MEP Interest Group on Integrative Medicine and Health: oncology and mental health | The MEP Interest Group on Integrative Medicine and Health is focusing efforts on the contribution of integrative medicine in the fields of both oncology and mental health, with a Breakfast Roundtable planned for 7 June. | |
| ECHAMP Membership Assembly in Sofia | ECHAMP members and their guests enjoyed a busy, varied and interesting programme at the annual Membership Assembly in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 24-25 April 2023. |