AUTHOR'S NAME: OLGA SURDU 

Femtec: past, present and future the relation with WHO

Prof. Dr. Olga Surdu

President of FEMTEC
History and Mission of FEMTEC
The Federation was founded in 1937 as the International Balneal Association, inspired by the Hungarian thermalism model.
After a hiatus during World War II, it was re-established in 1947 during a congress held in Mariánské Lázně (Czechoslovakia), with the participation of 19 countries.
Since then, the Federation has promoted the use of mineral waters and climatotherapy for health, particularly for the recovery from physical and psychological trauma.
Evolution of the Federation
In 1999, with the support of the Russian government, the headquarters was transferred to Russia under the presidency of Nikolay Storozhenko.
Under his leadership, the Federation became a global reference point, welcoming countries such as Korea, Japan, and Kazakhstan.
It was officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the World Federation of Balneotherapy and Climatotherapy.
Recent Presidencies
Prof. Umberto Solimene (2014–2020) led the Federation into the 21st century, promoting technology, digitalization of clinical data, international training (e.g., a chair in Havana, Cuba), and outreach toward Asia.
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Olga Surdu, president since 2023, has worked to integrate biontotherapy into National Health Systems and to foster synergy between Western and Eastern traditional medicine.

Relationship with WHOFEMTEC is currently a non-governmental organization officially recognized by the WHO as a "non-state actor" in traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine.

It participates in the WHO strategy for 2014–2025, now extended to 2034, with the goal of:

• Promoting the integration of traditional medicine into health systems;

• Supporting research, regulation, and the safety of treatments and products;

• Contributing to universal health coverage and sustainable development.

Future Prospects

FEMTEC must actively contribute to the new WHO ten-year strategy for 2025–2034.

It is essential not only to carry out research but also to communicate results systematically through official reports.

The goal is to bring biontotherapy into the heart of future health policies.management.

Curriculum vitae

OLGA SURDU

Author's name: OLGA SURDU 
Date of birth - 12.01.1957
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Graduations:
1983 - Faculty of Medicine, medical doctor
1984 – Acupuncture level 2
1992 – MD specialist in PRM&B;
1996 – MD senior specialist in PRM&B
2000 –Reiki Do and Chinese Foot Massage
2007 - PhD “Magna cum Laudae” in Medical Sciences
Positions held:
1988 – present day - Techirghiol Balneal and Rehabilitation Sanatorium: physician, Head of Rehabilitation Department (1997 - 1999), Medical Director (2006-2007) Director RDI (2007 - 2008);
2008 – 2017 - Constanta Ovidius University, Assoc. Prof. - Head of PRM department; 2014 – 2015 - Director Research Center –CERO, SMIS;

Authored 6 Books and chapters in books
1.Evaluation of chemical factor of action in sapropelic mud from Techirghiol” 2006,
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2. Compendium of Neurorehabilitation in: Children, Mature and Old Peoples, 2008;
3. SPONDILARTROPATHIES, 2000;
4. PRIMARY CARE, 2010;
5. Osteoarthritis - Diagnosis, Treatment and Surgery, 2011;
6. Corollary monographic guide to balneoclimatology - balneotherapy, crenotherapy and climatotherapy 2024;
Articles and studies (over 50) abstract, full text, oral presentation in the last 10 years
Manager and/or team member in 11 national and international research projects
Patent act – 3
Winner of 8 international prizes
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