The relationship between modern and traditional medicine can be explained in four broad forms. Monopolistic- where modern medical doctors have sole right, tolerant situation- where traditional practitioners are permitted unofficially, parallel model- where both are considered separate components and integrated model- where both are integrated at the level of education and practice.

In country context, Nepal’s central level administration is integrated in nature as national level planning, policy making, Laws and Acts, national resource allocation etc. are decided by the same level. Following the suggestion and recommendations by WHO, as a member country, Nepal should adopt appropriate model for integration of traditional medicines into national health systems. Rigorous conversation among the practitioners, academicians, researchers, policy makers and planners is the fundamental step for making appropriate decision about the model. Integrating model determines further policy and planning for the development and utilization of traditional medicine and its resources in the country.

(It is a part of NHRC research report/2012. Please contact NHRC for detail of the research and report)