“我的夢想是推動中醫藥的全球發展”

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我來自全球最大的中醫藥非政府組織——世界中醫藥學會聯合會，擔任項目主管一職。雖然畢業于醫學院校，但我本人不是一名中醫大夫。我老板就不一樣了，她是一名針灸大夫，也是一名“魔術師”。她可以讓人在10分鐘內即刻入睡。她大部分的患者也是我們工作上的合作伙伴。

雖然沒有成為大夫，但我目前從事的工作也與醫學息息相關。我的工作主要是圍繞中醫藥在全球，尤其是在“一帶一路”沿線國家的推廣與交流。通過這份工作，我有機會到訪了許多文化、社會及經濟條件迥異的國家與地區，也了解了許多精彩紛呈的中醫藥故事。接下來，我將與你們共享其中的一個真實故事：

I currently serve as a project manager in World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies-the largest international NGO on traditional Chinese medicine.

As a graduate of medical university, I'm not a Chinese medicine doctor, unlike my boss, who is an acupuncturist,also considered as a magician. She is able to make people fall asleep within just 10 minutes, and this could satisfy all her patients, most of them are our business partners.

Instead of being a doctor, I majorly focus on global promotion and communication of traditional Chinese medicine, in particular in countries and regions along the belt and road. Through this job, I have the opportunities to visit many countries and regions of quite different culture,social fabric and economic condition.

During the visit, I also was shared countless colorful and compelling stories. So next, let me share with you one of them:

20年前，在加拿大，只有15歲的Steven因為墜馬而雙腿殘疾。在針灸治療之后，Steven的腿逐漸恢復知覺，甚至可以如受傷前一般自由活動了。這名年輕人從此對這細細的銀針以及背后的東方文化產生了濃厚的興趣，于是他從大學退學，開始學習針灸。對于他的選擇，他的父母惱怒而震驚，他們從未想象過兒子會成為一名中醫師，因為中醫在當時的加拿大以及許多國家并非主流醫學。即便如此，Steven也下定了決心，沒有家人的經濟支持，他通過打夜工貼補學費，最終獲得了中醫學碩士學位。

About 20 years ago in Canada, when Steven was just 15,he was badly injured by falling off a horse, and both of his legs couldn't move. After receiving the acupuncture treatment, Steven's legs gradually restored feeling and he even managed to move as freely as before. The young man was deeply intrigued by the thin needles and the eastern culture behind. Despite fierce opposition from his parents, Steven dropped out of college and began to learn acupuncture. His parents were irritated and frustrated by his choice, they never imagined their son to be a TCM practitioner, because TCM at that time was on the fringe of medical system within Canada and in many part of the world. But Steven was determined, without the financial support from his family, he worked at night to pay the tuition, and ultimately got master's degree in TCM.

身為針灸醫師，Steven幫助了不計其數的人緩解了痛癥。作為動物愛好者，他無法忍受自己的寵物馬遭受踝關節疼痛的折磨，于是他去英國進修了動物醫學并嘗試與中醫知識相結合。為了更好地掌握中醫醫馬的技能，他甚至請友人從中國代購馬的經絡圖。他發現馬在接受針灸治療時神情自若，冷靜松弛。經過反復的觀察與實踐，他終于掌握了中醫動物疼痛管理的方法。現在，Steven任職于迪拜，是當地著名的中醫大夫，同時也是頂尖的動物針灸師。他的患者不僅包括當地老百姓，還包括皇家御馬。

As an acupuncturist, he helps countless people to alleviate pain; as an animal lover, he couldn't stand his pet horse suffering from ankle injuries. So he learnt animal medicine in UK and made integration with TCM knowledge. He even asked his friend from China to send him meridian chart of the horse body to get better understanding of horses in TCM theories. He noticed that horses look clear,calm and relaxed during acupuncture treatment, and after constant observation and practice, he finally found the methods of animal pain management. Now, Steven is a famous TCM doctor and leading animal acupuncturist in Dubai. Among his patients, there are not only local people but also royal horses.

Steven的故事證明了中醫藥的奇妙之處，也詮釋了中醫藥為世界提供的無邊界共享利益。中醫藥最早于2000年前的古絲綢之路登上國際舞臺，隨著歷史的發展，中醫包容并蓄，不僅在區域間聯系及文化交流方面扮演重要角色，也為世界人口的健康福祉貢獻力量。

根據世界衛生組織的數據，中醫藥目前在183個國家和地區使用；其中29個國家制定了關于傳統醫藥的法律法規；18個國家將中醫藥納入了醫療保險體系。作為領軍中醫藥非政府組織，世界中醫藥學會聯合會致力于中醫藥學術及產業發展。我們目前在全球69個國家及地區擁有264家團體會員，每年舉辦各類學術會議近200場，在全球20余個國家組織中醫資格認定考試。我們還與世界衛生組織、聯合國教科文組織及國際標準化組織建立了官方工作關系。

Steven's story strikingly illustrates the wonder of TCM; it also well elaborates the shared benefits beyond borders TCM offers to the world. Since its debut along the ancient Silk Road 2000 years ago, TCM has been ever-evolving by absorption and innovation. It plays a key role in facilitating inter-regional contacts and cultural exchanges; it also fosters the well-being of world population throughout history.

According to the data from WHO, TCM is currently used in 183 countries and regions; 29 countries have enacted legislation on traditional medicine, 18 has integrated TCM in medical insurance system.

本文作者農欽

As one of the leading NGO of TCM, World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies devotes itself to TCM academic and industrial development. We have 264 member societies in 69 countries and regions, organize 180 academic conferences annually, administer qualification and proficiency examination in over 20 countries; and launched 17 international organization standards. We also built official working relation with WHO, UNESCO and ISO.

作為世界中醫藥學會聯合會的一員，我深感榮幸，因為身為中醫藥的國際傳播使者去推動中醫藥的全球發展，正是我本人的夢想。我堅信，更多人，以及更多動物，可以從中醫藥中受益。

It is a privilege for me to be a member of WFCMS, since serving as a TCM messenger to promote its global development, is exactly my dream. I firmly believe, more people and even more animals, would benefit from TCM.