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1. www.who.int › publications › iImplementing the primary health care approach: a primer

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   May 15, 2024 · Part I explains the PHC approach, its history, core concepts and rationale, and draws out lessons for transformation. Part II addresses operational and strategic levers that make PHC work.

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   Mar 11, 2024 · This Primer or policy textbook synthesizes the global evidence on PHC in one place, with a strong focus on country lessons and implementation as a guide on the “how” of PHC. The aim is to inspire policy-makers with best practice evidence but also provide insights into challenges which may arise.

3. www.improvingphc.org › sites › defaultMeasuring and Improving Primary Health Care

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   Primary health care (PHC) has been recognized as the foundation of strong health systems since the Alma Ata declaration in 1978. The vast majority of health care around the world is delivered through PHC, which, when operating at its full potential, provides all people with the right care, at the right time, right in their community. Strong

4. platform.who.int › docs › default-sourceBASIC PACKAGE OF SERVICES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

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   BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHC The basic principles of PHC provided by the HC are: 1. PHC is a right and not a privilege; 2. PHC is based on the implementation of the best social, medical and biomedical research and evidence; 3. PHC is based in local communities, and addresses the most common health problems in the

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK316278On the Origin of Primary Health Care - Health For All - NCBI ...

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   This PHC concept was proposed in a paper submitted to the Executive Board of WHO in January 1975 in the form of seven principles to be followed by governments wishing to improve their health services.

   • Author: Socrates Litsios
   • Affiliations: Retired WHO Senior Scientist

   • Publish Year: 2015
   • Published: 2015

6. apps.who.int › 326458 › WHO-HIS-SDS-2018Primary health care - World Health Organization

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   approach have made substantial gains in population health. Coupled with improvements in living standards and socioeconomic development, people are living longer, with a more healthy life, and premature mortality has declined (4–6). However, such progress is in jeopardy as the burden of chronic conditions

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   What is a PHC approach?

   • The PHC approach is regarded as the most inclusive, effective, and efficient way to enhance people’s physical and mental health over their lifetime, as well as their social well-being. Organizing services through the PHC prism can improve the level and distribution of health and well-being among populations.

   Understanding primary health care - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   What is primary health care (PHC)?

   • Primary Health Care (PHC) is used as a key reference for the population health status and the development of healthcare systems. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as the “State of complete physical, psychological, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.

   BASIC PACKAGE OF SERVICES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

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   What is a PHC concept?

   • This PHC concept was proposed in a paper submitted to the Executive Board of WHO in January 1975 in the form of seven principles to be followed by governments wishing to improve their health services.

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   What is mental health care (PHC)?

   • This service assists individuals with mental health problems and helps improve their families’ social conditions (that are determinants of poor mental health) as well as their own. The support provided in PHC is a component of the holistic concept of mental care, and also an essential part of the health care in general.

   BASIC PACKAGE OF SERVICES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

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   What impact does phc have on health systems?

   • Part III concludes with a cross-cutting view of the impacts of PHC on the health system, efficiency, quality of care, equity, access, financial protection and health systems resilience, including in the face of climate change.

   Implementing the primary health care approach: a primer

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   Who wrote the PHC concept paper?

   • The PHC concept paper was prepared under the guidance of Kenneth Newell, Director of WHO’s Strengthening of Health Services Division. The team responsible for writing it was influenced by many individuals and publications, some of which I am going to trace here.

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8. www.who.int › europe › news-roomUnderstanding primary health care - World Health Organization ...

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   Aug 28, 2023 · PHC is a comprehensive approach to organizing and delivering services, which rests on three pillars: (1) primary care and essential public health functions as the core of integrated health services; (2) multisectoral policy and action; and (3) empowered people and communities.