 World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy - FEMTEC is proud to inform all the members and friends Dr. María Generosa Souto Figueroa was officially admitted as a Full Academician of the prestigious institution ''Royal European Academy of Doctors'' (RAED)
In a solemn ceremony held on February 10 at the "Fomento del Trabajo" headquarters, Barcelona. The president of the Academy, Dr. Alfredo Rocafort Nicolau, announced at the opening session that at the General Meeting held on July 18, 2024, Dr. M. ª G. Souto Figueroa was unanimously elected as a Full Academician of this Royal Corporation
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 XIII Conference "Razumov Readings" With the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Professor Alexander Nikolaevich Razumov
Last week, the XIII Scientific and Practical Conference "Razumov Readings" was held in Belokurikha (Altai).
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In memoriam Umberto Solimene
Prof. Umberto Solimene, the dedicated and visionary president of FEMTEC between 2015 - 2023, a remarkable example of intelligence, passion and generosity, led our organization to new heights, bringing Hippocratic balneology into the third millennium. His work has been groundbreaking. He played a critical role in developing sustainable hydro-balneo-climato therapy research and practices worldwide, always guided by passion and respect for forerunners. He left behind him a lasting impact on high education of young generation of balneologists, demonstrating his belief that real legacy is education. His activity was about bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and fostering a sense of community responsibility towards natural therapeutic factors, and traditional, complementary and integrative medicine. His enthusiasm was infectious, and his genuine care for both people and the natural environment was evident in everything he did. Prof. Umberto Solimene's legacy will always be remembered, and his spirit will continue to inspire us to strive for excellence.
Olga Surdu
See other in-memoriam messages HERE
See the ReteNeTVision video HERE
See the Kazakhstan video HERE
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 Congress: The Role of Health Resort Industry October 17-18, 2024 in Grozny - Chechen Republic
The National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation in cooperation with colleagues from the Chechen Republic holds the VI All-Russian Congress of Mayors of Resort Cities “The Role of Health Resort Industry in the Development of Medical Tourism, Economy and Infrastructure of Resort Cities” (with international participation).
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|  76th FEMTEC Scientific Congress November 17th -19th 2025, in Fuzhou City
World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Fuzhou Municipal People's Government and FEMTEC Office in China announce the 76th Scientific Congress and General Assembly of FEMTEC and Fuzhou Hot Springs Festival to be held between November 17th - 19th 2025, in Fuzhou City, Lianjiang Xishan Hot Springs Hotel.
The 2025 Scientific Congress will be dedicated to: “Global Trends in Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy - Exploring New Frontiers”.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 Medical Health Resort Industry. Science and Results All-Russian Congress - December 4-5, 2024 The VI All-Russian Congress “Medical Health Resort Industry. Science and Results” was held in Moscow as part of the RUSSIAN HEALTH CARE WEEK, in which colleagues from Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, China, Abkhazia, Vietnam, Bulgaria and other countries took part. READ THE FULL TEXT
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 VIII Scientific-Expert Conference «Razumov Readings» September 18-21, 2024 - Belokurikha, Altai region
National Resort Association together with the «Russian Academy of Sciences» holds VIII scientific and expert conference «Razumov Readings», dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Academician of Russian Academy of Sciences A.N. Razumov, which will be held September 18-21, 2024 in the resort town of Belokurikha, Altai region.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 Informal meeting with Mrs Chahnaz GUIZANI Director of National Office of Thermalisme and Hydrotherapy of Tunisia The collaboration between FEMTEC and NOTH will create added value in the promotion of hydro/balneotherapy
The informal meeting between the Director of the National Office of Thermalisme and Hydrotherapy of Tunisia, Mrs Chahnaz GUIZANI and the President of FEMTEC, Mrs Olga SURDU, took place lin a working but relaxed atmosphere and was an opportunity to evaluate the results and to plan new common activities.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 International Chair of Health and Wellness Tourism in Havana named after Umberto Solimene To honor his work, dedication and great professionalism
The World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, FEMTEC, maintains excellent relationships with institutions dedicated to training, promotion and research in the field of health, spa and wellness tourism. Considering the importance of the development of this sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, in March 2023 the only “International Chair of Health and Wellness Tourism” was inaugurated, based in Havana, to provide a concrete response to the commitment to the development and innovation of scientific-technical specialties related to the sector with proposals to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030.
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|  World Health Day: message to WHO Celebrated on April 7th since 1950
On behalf of FEMTEC I am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations to you and your esteemed organization on World Health Day, celebrated on April 7th since 1950.
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 75th FEMTEC General Assembly and International Scientific Congress Bran, Eden by the Mountain Romania November 7th-10th, 2024
Between November 7th - 10th 2024, Romania hosted the 75th Annually General Assembly and International Scientific Congress of the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, FEMTEC. It took place in Bran, Brasov County, a climatic resort in the Carpathian Mountains.
Eleven form sixteen titulary members participated in person or by proxy: Spain, France, Italy, Nigeria, San Marino, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Romania, USA, China, Russian Federation.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 2nd Franco-Moroccan Conference on Thermalisme October 17th, 2024, Nancy, France
The European Institute of Thermalisme ( IET :http://institut-europeen-thermalisme.eu) , the Ministry of Health and social Protection and the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and Solidarity Economy, under the impetus of the Hassan II Fez University Hospital, ATLAGE Association, have set up a think tank, with a view to looking for ways to develop hydrotherapy in Morocco, within the framework of a holistic and inclusive vision of health, well-being, tourism promotion and sustainable development.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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Balneotherapy in Nigeria A new holistic and integrative vision on Balneology
Nasarawa State University Keffi, in Nigeria, associated member of the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy (FEMTEC), establishes First Chair and International Center for Medical Geology Research, named after IMGA past President Dr. Jose A. Centeno, with the objective of providing a platform to offer scholars/researchers the opportunity to learn, collaborate and undertake research that guarantee a safer planet and a healthier population, linking hydro-geologic materials to health.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 RUDN and its Physiotherapy Department An education and research hub active on innovative projects at an international level
The Department of Physiotherapy is headed by Professor Natalya G. Kulikova of the Medical-Technical Academy of Sciences of the RF, who has an intensive collaboration with the organizers of the All-Russian Forum “Health Resort” and was often invited to give working presentations by the President of FEMTEC, Prof Umberto Solimene.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 World Health Day: message to WHO Celebrated on April 7th since 1950
On behalf of FEMTEC I am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations to you and your esteemed organization on World Health Day, celebrated on April 7th since 1950.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 Medical Health Resort Industry. Science and Results All-Russian Congress - December 4-5, 2024 The VI All-Russian Congress “Medical Health Resort Industry. Science and Results” was held in Moscow as part of the RUSSIAN HEALTH CARE WEEK, in which colleagues from Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, China, Abkhazia, Vietnam, Bulgaria and other countries took part. READ THE FULL TEXT
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 XIII Conference "Razumov Readings" With the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Professor Alexander Nikolaevich Razumov
Last week, the XIII Scientific and Practical Conference "Razumov Readings" was held in Belokurikha (Altai).
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 2nd Franco-Moroccan Conference on Thermalisme October 17th, 2024, Nancy, France
The European Institute of Thermalisme ( IET :http://institut-europeen-thermalisme.eu) , the Ministry of Health and social Protection and the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and Solidarity Economy, under the impetus of the Hassan II Fez University Hospital, ATLAGE Association, have set up a think tank, with a view to looking for ways to develop hydrotherapy in Morocco, within the framework of a holistic and inclusive vision of health, well-being, tourism promotion and sustainable development.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 Informal meeting with Mrs Chahnaz GUIZANI Director of National Office of Thermalisme and Hydrotherapy of Tunisia The collaboration between FEMTEC and NOTH will create added value in the promotion of hydro/balneotherapy
The informal meeting between the Director of the National Office of Thermalisme and Hydrotherapy of Tunisia, Mrs Chahnaz GUIZANI and the President of FEMTEC, Mrs Olga SURDU, took place lin a working but relaxed atmosphere and was an opportunity to evaluate the results and to plan new common activities.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 Congress: The Role of Health Resort Industry October 17-18, 2024 in Grozny - Chechen Republic
The National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation in cooperation with colleagues from the Chechen Republic holds the VI All-Russian Congress of Mayors of Resort Cities “The Role of Health Resort Industry in the Development of Medical Tourism, Economy and Infrastructure of Resort Cities” (with international participation).
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 RUDN and its Physiotherapy Department An education and research hub active on innovative projects at an international level
The Department of Physiotherapy is headed by Professor Natalya G. Kulikova of the Medical-Technical Academy of Sciences of the RF, who has an intensive collaboration with the organizers of the All-Russian Forum “Health Resort” and was often invited to give working presentations by the President of FEMTEC, Prof Umberto Solimene.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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|  76th FEMTEC Scientific Congress November 17th -19th 2025, in Fuzhou City
World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Fuzhou Municipal People's Government and FEMTEC Office in China announce the 76th Scientific Congress and General Assembly of FEMTEC and Fuzhou Hot Springs Festival to be held between November 17th - 19th 2025, in Fuzhou City, Lianjiang Xishan Hot Springs Hotel.
The 2025 Scientific Congress will be dedicated to: “Global Trends in Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy - Exploring New Frontiers”.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy - FEMTEC is proud to inform all the members and friends Dr. María Generosa Souto Figueroa was officially admitted as a Full Academician of the prestigious institution ''Royal European Academy of Doctors'' (RAED)
In a solemn ceremony held on February 10 at the "Fomento del Trabajo" headquarters, Barcelona. The president of the Academy, Dr. Alfredo Rocafort Nicolau, announced at the opening session that at the General Meeting held on July 18, 2024, Dr. M. ª G. Souto Figueroa was unanimously elected as a Full Academician of this Royal Corporation
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 75th FEMTEC General Assembly and International Scientific Congress Bran, Eden by the Mountain Romania November 7th-10th, 2024
Between November 7th - 10th 2024, Romania hosted the 75th Annually General Assembly and International Scientific Congress of the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, FEMTEC. It took place in Bran, Brasov County, a climatic resort in the Carpathian Mountains.
Eleven form sixteen titulary members participated in person or by proxy: Spain, France, Italy, Nigeria, San Marino, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Romania, USA, China, Russian Federation.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 VIII Scientific-Expert Conference «Razumov Readings» September 18-21, 2024 - Belokurikha, Altai region
National Resort Association together with the «Russian Academy of Sciences» holds VIII scientific and expert conference «Razumov Readings», dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Academician of Russian Academy of Sciences A.N. Razumov, which will be held September 18-21, 2024 in the resort town of Belokurikha, Altai region.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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In memoriam Umberto Solimene
Prof. Umberto Solimene, the dedicated and visionary president of FEMTEC between 2015 - 2023, a remarkable example of intelligence, passion and generosity, led our organization to new heights, bringing Hippocratic balneology into the third millennium. His work has been groundbreaking. He played a critical role in developing sustainable hydro-balneo-climato therapy research and practices worldwide, always guided by passion and respect for forerunners. He left behind him a lasting impact on high education of young generation of balneologists, demonstrating his belief that real legacy is education. His activity was about bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and fostering a sense of community responsibility towards natural therapeutic factors, and traditional, complementary and integrative medicine. His enthusiasm was infectious, and his genuine care for both people and the natural environment was evident in everything he did. Prof. Umberto Solimene's legacy will always be remembered, and his spirit will continue to inspire us to strive for excellence.
Olga Surdu
See other in-memoriam messages HERE
See the ReteNeTVision video HERE
See the Kazakhstan video HERE
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Balneotherapy in Nigeria A new holistic and integrative vision on Balneology
Nasarawa State University Keffi, in Nigeria, associated member of the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy (FEMTEC), establishes First Chair and International Center for Medical Geology Research, named after IMGA past President Dr. Jose A. Centeno, with the objective of providing a platform to offer scholars/researchers the opportunity to learn, collaborate and undertake research that guarantee a safer planet and a healthier population, linking hydro-geologic materials to health.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 International Chair of Health and Wellness Tourism in Havana named after Umberto Solimene To honor his work, dedication and great professionalism
The World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, FEMTEC, maintains excellent relationships with institutions dedicated to training, promotion and research in the field of health, spa and wellness tourism. Considering the importance of the development of this sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, in March 2023 the only “International Chair of Health and Wellness Tourism” was inaugurated, based in Havana, to provide a concrete response to the commitment to the development and innovation of scientific-technical specialties related to the sector with proposals to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 76th FEMTEC Scientific Congress November 17th -19th 2025, in Fuzhou City
World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Fuzhou Municipal People's Government and FEMTEC Office in China announce the 76th Scientific Congress and General Assembly of FEMTEC and Fuzhou Hot Springs Festival to be held between November 17th - 19th 2025, in Fuzhou City, Lianjiang Xishan Hot Springs Hotel.
The 2025 Scientific Congress will be dedicated to: “Global Trends in Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy - Exploring New Frontiers”.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 World Health Day: message to WHO Celebrated on April 7th since 1950
On behalf of FEMTEC I am delighted to extend my warmest congratulations to you and your esteemed organization on World Health Day, celebrated on April 7th since 1950.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy - FEMTEC is proud to inform all the members and friends Dr. María Generosa Souto Figueroa was officially admitted as a Full Academician of the prestigious institution ''Royal European Academy of Doctors'' (RAED)
In a solemn ceremony held on February 10 at the "Fomento del Trabajo" headquarters, Barcelona. The president of the Academy, Dr. Alfredo Rocafort Nicolau, announced at the opening session that at the General Meeting held on July 18, 2024, Dr. M. ª G. Souto Figueroa was unanimously elected as a Full Academician of this Royal Corporation
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 Medical Health Resort Industry. Science and Results All-Russian Congress - December 4-5, 2024 The VI All-Russian Congress “Medical Health Resort Industry. Science and Results” was held in Moscow as part of the RUSSIAN HEALTH CARE WEEK, in which colleagues from Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, China, Abkhazia, Vietnam, Bulgaria and other countries took part. READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 75th FEMTEC General Assembly and International Scientific Congress Bran, Eden by the Mountain Romania November 7th-10th, 2024
Between November 7th - 10th 2024, Romania hosted the 75th Annually General Assembly and International Scientific Congress of the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, FEMTEC. It took place in Bran, Brasov County, a climatic resort in the Carpathian Mountains.
Eleven form sixteen titulary members participated in person or by proxy: Spain, France, Italy, Nigeria, San Marino, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Romania, USA, China, Russian Federation.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 XIII Conference "Razumov Readings" With the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Professor Alexander Nikolaevich Razumov
Last week, the XIII Scientific and Practical Conference "Razumov Readings" was held in Belokurikha (Altai).
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 VIII Scientific-Expert Conference «Razumov Readings» September 18-21, 2024 - Belokurikha, Altai region
National Resort Association together with the «Russian Academy of Sciences» holds VIII scientific and expert conference «Razumov Readings», dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Academician of Russian Academy of Sciences A.N. Razumov, which will be held September 18-21, 2024 in the resort town of Belokurikha, Altai region.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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 2nd Franco-Moroccan Conference on Thermalisme October 17th, 2024, Nancy, France
The European Institute of Thermalisme ( IET :http://institut-europeen-thermalisme.eu) , the Ministry of Health and social Protection and the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and Solidarity Economy, under the impetus of the Hassan II Fez University Hospital, ATLAGE Association, have set up a think tank, with a view to looking for ways to develop hydrotherapy in Morocco, within the framework of a holistic and inclusive vision of health, well-being, tourism promotion and sustainable development.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|

In memoriam Umberto Solimene
Prof. Umberto Solimene, the dedicated and visionary president of FEMTEC between 2015 - 2023, a remarkable example of intelligence, passion and generosity, led our organization to new heights, bringing Hippocratic balneology into the third millennium. His work has been groundbreaking. He played a critical role in developing sustainable hydro-balneo-climato therapy research and practices worldwide, always guided by passion and respect for forerunners. He left behind him a lasting impact on high education of young generation of balneologists, demonstrating his belief that real legacy is education. His activity was about bringing people together, sharing knowledge, and fostering a sense of community responsibility towards natural therapeutic factors, and traditional, complementary and integrative medicine. His enthusiasm was infectious, and his genuine care for both people and the natural environment was evident in everything he did. Prof. Umberto Solimene's legacy will always be remembered, and his spirit will continue to inspire us to strive for excellence.
Olga Surdu
See other in-memoriam messages HERE
See the ReteNeTVision video HERE
See the Kazakhstan video HERE
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|
 Informal meeting with Mrs Chahnaz GUIZANI Director of National Office of Thermalisme and Hydrotherapy of Tunisia The collaboration between FEMTEC and NOTH will create added value in the promotion of hydro/balneotherapy
The informal meeting between the Director of the National Office of Thermalisme and Hydrotherapy of Tunisia, Mrs Chahnaz GUIZANI and the President of FEMTEC, Mrs Olga SURDU, took place lin a working but relaxed atmosphere and was an opportunity to evaluate the results and to plan new common activities.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
Balneotherapy in Nigeria A new holistic and integrative vision on Balneology
Nasarawa State University Keffi, in Nigeria, associated member of the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy (FEMTEC), establishes First Chair and International Center for Medical Geology Research, named after IMGA past President Dr. Jose A. Centeno, with the objective of providing a platform to offer scholars/researchers the opportunity to learn, collaborate and undertake research that guarantee a safer planet and a healthier population, linking hydro-geologic materials to health.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 Congress: The Role of Health Resort Industry October 17-18, 2024 in Grozny - Chechen Republic
The National Medical Research Centre for Rehabilitation and Balneology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation in cooperation with colleagues from the Chechen Republic holds the VI All-Russian Congress of Mayors of Resort Cities “The Role of Health Resort Industry in the Development of Medical Tourism, Economy and Infrastructure of Resort Cities” (with international participation).
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 International Chair of Health and Wellness Tourism in Havana named after Umberto Solimene To honor his work, dedication and great professionalism
The World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy, FEMTEC, maintains excellent relationships with institutions dedicated to training, promotion and research in the field of health, spa and wellness tourism. Considering the importance of the development of this sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, in March 2023 the only “International Chair of Health and Wellness Tourism” was inaugurated, based in Havana, to provide a concrete response to the commitment to the development and innovation of scientific-technical specialties related to the sector with proposals to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030.
READ THE FULL TEXT
|
 RUDN and its Physiotherapy Department An education and research hub active on innovative projects at an international level
The Department of Physiotherapy is headed by Professor Natalya G. Kulikova of the Medical-Technical Academy of Sciences of the RF, who has an intensive collaboration with the organizers of the All-Russian Forum “Health Resort” and was often invited to give working presentations by the President of FEMTEC, Prof Umberto Solimene.
READ THE FULL TEXT
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