Shanghai traditional Chinese medicine experts share occupational wellness Tips with PH Consulate General personnel

The PH Country Team in Shanghai with the TCM lecturers from Shanghai Renai Hospital. (Shanghai PCG photo)

SHANGHAI 14 December 2021 –  In keeping with the Philippine Government’s Gender and Development (GAD) advocacy and its admonition for units to promote workplace health and well-being, a Lecture-Workshop on Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM) for Neck and Low Back Pain was conducted by the Consulate General for its personnel and those of its Attached Agencies on 08 December 2021.

The event featured lectures, demonstrations and consultations provided by licensed TCM practitioners from the TCM Department of the International Medical Center of Shanghai Renai Hospital. The team was composed of Dr. Li Zhen Pan, Dr. Song Fayi, Nurse Ellen Su Lin, interpreter Ms. Katrina Wu Cong.

The session began with an overview of the history and principles of TCM, before focusing on the causes, prevention and relief of occupational or work-related neck and back pain (cervical and lumbar spondylosis). The personnel thereafter performed some practical physical exercises taught by the visiting medical team.

Section 17 of Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta for Women provides that women shall be provided comprehensive, gender-responsive health services and programs. Section 25 of the same law affirms the right to decent work and to services in support of balancing family and work obligations.

Wellness activities are a component of the Consulate General’s annual GAD Work Plan. END

Dr. Li explains acupuncture and other TCM approaches. (Shanghai PCG photo)

For more information, visit http://shanghaipcg.dfa.gov.ph/.