PluriMed - Journal of Medical Pluralism is an innovative, open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to exploring the intricate dynamics of medical pluralism within the context of globalization. Published by the Highland Institute, PluriMed serves as a pivotal platform for disseminating research that delves into the coexistence and interaction of diverse health knowledge and practices across the globe, with a keen focus on the impacts and opportunities this diversity presents in the Global South.

At the core of PluriMed's mission is the investigation of how globalization's vast exchange of worldviews, products, and ideas intersects with the realm of medical pluralism, characterized by a rich array of traditional, non-orthodox, and biomedical health knowledge. The journal seeks to unravel the complexities of this relationship, emphasizing the dual forces at play: the drive towards a Western biomedical uniformity and the simultaneous nurturing of a diverse medical practice spectrum.

PluriMed invites contributions that critically examine the effects of globalization on the supremacy of biomedicine and the expansion of pharmaceutical giants, while also highlighting how such global processes catalyze the interaction between traditional and biomedical health knowledge. The journal is particularly interested in studies that illuminate the vibrant scene of so-called complementary and alternative medicines, and indeed indigenous medicine, in the Global South, showcasing the rich tapestry of health systems and healing practices that are deeply embedded in local cultures and histories.

The journal aims to challenge conventional dichotomies of 'Western' and 'Eastern', 'Modern' and 'Traditional', 'Scientific' and 'Religious' medical practices, advocating for a more integrated and holistic approach to understanding health and wellness. It encourages submissions from a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, history, medicine, and public health, that contribute to a broader understanding of how diverse medical practices can coexist and complement each other.

PluriMed is committed to fostering global health equity and sustainability by promoting a pluralistic understanding of health and well-being that respects and integrates diverse knowledge systems. Through its rigorous peer-review process and commitment to open-access publishing, PluriMed aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of global health and the potential of medical pluralism to address contemporary health challenges.