Primary health care: the eight components, implementation in LDCs and the role of women in delivery

What this note covers

1. Primary health care is an approach and first level
2. Components 1–4: education, food, water and family health
3. Components 5–8: immunisation, endemic disease, care and medicines
4. Implementing primary health care in LDCs
5. Women are central without being a free workforce
6. Community health workers and referral systems
7. Evaluating coverage, quality and equity
8. Resilient medicine and referral chains

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