Program for the Recognition of Traditional Mexican Therapists in the National Health System

Abstract

Introduction: Introduction: Traditional medicine (TM) is an ancestral practice used globally to preserve health and treat diseases. This text addresses the relevance of TM in different countries, highlighting the need for public policies for its regulation and integration into health systems. In Mexico, cultural diversity has given rise to Traditional Mexican Medicine (TM), where traditional therapists play a crucial role in health care. However, the recognition and inclusion of TMM in the national health system (NHS) is progressing slowly. Objective: to propose a program for the recognition of Traditional Mexican therapists in the SNS for the practice of TMM. Methodology: the proposed steps for social impact projects allow for strategies based on a solid normative framework that encompasses the key stages, 1). Identification of Needs, 2). Procedure Design, 3). Training, 4). Implementation and 5). Evaluation. The aim is to promote interculturality, make the benefits of Traditional Mexican Medicine (TMM) visible and guarantee its sustainability. Conclusion: the program for the recognition of TTM seeks to integrate ancestral knowledge into the SNS. It promotes training, regulation and continuous support to improve intercultural care in indigenous and rural communities. Its success will depend on effective public policies, scientific research and a regulatory framework that guarantees its sustainability.