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Primary Health Care

Primary Health Care is the essential health care which involves

individuals, families and communities coming together to

solve their common health problems.
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Primary health care became a core policy for World Health Or-

ganisation in 1978.

Health is a state of complete well being physically, mentally

and spiritually.

Elements of P.H.C

 Control of communicable disease

 Education on health problems and how to prevent and

control them.

 Development of effective food supply and proper nutri-

tion.

 Maternal and child healthcare, including family planning.

 Adequate and safe water supply and basic sanitation.

 Immunization against major infectious diseases.

 Appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries.

 Provision of essential basic medication.

Principles of P.H.C

 Prevention rather than treatment

 Access to Essential health care (EHC)

 Individual, family and community participation

 Use of commonly available resources

 Prioritizing health concerns