REVIEW OF HOMEOPATHIC EDUCATION IN UKRAINE AND SOME COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD
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https://doi.org/10.32782/health-2025.2.14Keywords:
homeopathic education, educational programs, educational institutions, homeopathyAbstract
Homeopathy, a form of alternative medicine has become very popular in various countries around the world, including Ukraine, due to its principle of “like cures like”. In recent years, the demand for homeopathic treatment and homeopathic doctors has increased, leading to an increase in interest in homeopathic education worldwide.The aim of the work is to investigate the state and development of homeopathic education in different countries of the world, in particular in Ukraine, as well as to identify differences in approaches to homeopathic education and regulation of the practice of homeopathy in countries with a developed system of homeopathic education.Materials and methods. The research materials were information from modern sources of scientific professional literature on homeopathy and its education. The main attention was paid to materials that highlight the development of homeopathic education in the countries of Asia, Europe, the USA, Canada and Ukraine. A comparative analysis of the status of homeopathic education in different countries was carried out, in particular in the aspects of regulation, accessibility of training and recognition of homeopathy in the medical community. An information search was conducted, and the analysis of information scientific data was carried out using the methods of systematization and generalization.Research results. The status of homeopathic education varies across the world: in India, Germany and the USA, homeopathy is a well-developed field, with numerous educational institutions offering comprehensive training in homeopathic medicine. These countries often have government-recognized homeopathic colleges and regulatory bodies that oversee the practice of homeopathy. In Ukraine, the recognition and popularity of homeopathic education is gradually increasing. Various educational institutions and programs offer courses in homeopathy, helping future specialists acquire the knowledge and skills to successfully apply this form of alternative medicine.Conclusions. Homeopathic education is diverse and constantly evolving, with different countries taking different approaches to the training and regulation of homeopathic practitioners. With the growing interest in alternative medicine around the world, the future of homeopathic education remains an exciting and dynamic direction.
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