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Thalia Toha's avatar

Sarah- Thank you for sharing this full article on homeopathy and where it stands in the governmental chain. Although as one with a deep interest in places, the thing that got stuck in my head is the inevitable Beehive. 😁

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SARAH PENROSE's avatar

Of course it has Thalia - how could it not?!

In New Zealand policy, ministerial, and govt updates etc., are officially released from Beehive.govt.nz

The Beehive was designed by Scottish architect sir Basil Spence and is said to be a good example of Brutalism (originating from the French béton brut, or raw concrete) but those present there in 2022 will have a different take...

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Jayne Evans's avatar

"Homeopathy is included within the national health systems of a number of countries including Brazil, Chile, India, Mexico, Pakistan, and Switzerland.4"

You can add Iran to the list.

I once had the honour of speaking with Dr Ardavan Shahrdar who was head of the Faculty of Homeopathy, within the Ministry of Health of Iran. He said that due to economic sanctions by the USA, Iran did not have access to many pharmaceutical drugs and Homeopathy was used extensively instead. He mentioned that often his medical training got in the way of his homeopathic prescribing. He was a great teacher but unfortunately Iran blocked access to www so we can no longer benefit from his knowledge.

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SARAH PENROSE's avatar

Hello Jayne!

Were you a member of Dr. Shahrdar's 'international Minutus e-group' ?

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Jayne Evans's avatar

Yes

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