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MADDA WALABU
UNIVERSITY
Goba Referral Hospital
Health Services Management
Group Assignment
rd
Pharmacy 3 year
NO NAME ID
1 KIDIST BELAY UGR/21999/13
2 LIMENIH MULGETA UGR/22047/13
3 MERON AYELE UGR/22180/13
4 MERON DEGIFE UGR/22179/13
5 MIKIYAS GEZAHEGN UGR/22215/13
6 MISGANU YOSEF UGR/22234/13
7 MUHAMMED SANI UGR/23825/13
8 MULU ADDIS UGR/22278/13
9 NARDOS ABEBE UGR/22321/13
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Primary health care (PHC) has evolved significantly over the years, guided by
various principles and components aimed at improving the overall health and well-
being of individuals and communities. Here is an overview of the evolution of
PHC, along with its principles and components:
Evolution Primary Health Care:

The evolution of primary health care (PHC) has been a fascinating journey that has
significantly shaped the landscape of global healthcare. From its early beginnings
to its modern-day approach, the evolution of PHC has focused on addressing the
healthcare needs of individuals and communities in a comprehensive, accessible,
and equitable manner.
Early Beginnings:
The concept of primary health care gained prominence after World War II, amidst
the challenging health conditions observed in many developing countries. The
post-war era brought a realization that traditional healthcare systems were not
adequately meeting the needs of communities, particularly in rural and underserved
areas.
Alma-Ata Declaration:
The most notable milestone in the evolution of PHC occurred in 1978 with the
Alma-Ata Declaration. This pivotal declaration emphasized the critical role of
primary health care as the key to achieving "Health for All." It outlined the
principles and components that form the foundation of modern PHC.
The Key Objectives of PHC Evolution:

1. Equitable Access: Ensuring that essential healthcare services are universally
accessible and affordable to all individuals and communities.
2. Preventive Approach: Shifting the focus from treatment to prevention,

emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention.
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3. Community Participation: Engaging communities in decision-making
processes and healthcare delivery, ensuring that services are aligned with local
needs.
4. Comprehensive Care: Providing a wide range of essential healthcare services,

ranging from preventive and promotive care to treatments and rehabilitation.
5. Intersectoral Collaboration: Recognizing that health outcomes are influenced

by factors beyond healthcare, thus advocating for collaboration with various
sectors to address broader determinants of health.
The evolution of PHC has embraced these objectives and principles, shaping the
way healthcare is conceptualized, planned, and delivered around the world.
The evolution of primary health care is an exciting journey that has transformed
the approach to healthcare, shifting the focus from illness treatment to holistic
community-centered care. If you'd like to dive into specific aspects of this
evolution or have more questions, feel free to let me know!
I. Principles of Primary Health Care:

1. Accessibility: Primary health care should be universally accessible, ensuring
that essential health services are available and affordable for all individuals and
communities, without discrimination.
2. Equity: Primary health care should aim to reduce health disparities and promote
equity in health outcomes, addressing the social, economic, and environmental
determinants of health.
3. Community Participation: Communities should be actively involved in the

planning, implementation, and evaluation of health programs, fostering a sense of
ownership and empowering individuals to take control of their health.
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4. Intersectoral Collaboration: Primary health care should collaborate with other
sectors, such as education, agriculture, and housing, to address the underlying
determinants of health and promote a comprehensive approach to well-being.
II. Components of Primary Health Care:

The components of primary health care encompass a wide array of essential
services and initiatives aimed at promoting and maintaining the health and well-
being of individuals and communities. These components are designed to address
various aspects of healthcare, ranging from preventive measures to the treatment of
diseases. Here's a detailed look at the key components of primary health care:
1. Health Education
Description: Health education plays a crucial role in promoting awareness and

understanding of health-related issues, encompassing topics such as disease
prevention, healthy living practices, and general health literacy.
Implementation: This component involves educational campaigns, workshops,

and the dissemination of information through various channels to enhance public
understanding of health matters.
2. Preventive and Promotive Services
Description: This component emphasizes proactive measures to prevent diseases

and promote healthy behaviors, including vaccination programs, screenings for
early detection, and lifestyle counseling.
Implementation: Preventive services are delivered through immunization drives,

early detection programs (e.g., cancer screenings), and health promotion initiatives
encouraging behaviors such as regular exercise and balanced nutrition.
3. Basic Treatment
Description: Basic treatment encompasses the provision of essential care for

common illnesses and injuries at the community level, ensuring prompt and
accessible healthcare services for acute health needs.
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Implementation: This component involves establishing accessible healthcare
facilities, training community health workers, and ensuring the availability of
essential medications and supplies for basic treatments.
4. Maternal and Child Health
Description: Maternal and child health services are focused on addressing the
specific healthcare needs of mothers and children, including prenatal care,
postnatal support, and child immunizations.
Implementation: These services involve prenatal clinics, maternal and child

health education, immunization drives, and support programs for new mothers and
infants.
5. Nutrition
Description: The nutrition component emphasizes promoting proper nutrition and

ensuring access to adequate food to support overall health and well-being.
Implementation: Initiatives include nutrition education, support for food security

programs, and interventions to address malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies.
6. Safe Water and Sanitation
Description: Access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities is essential for
maintaining public health. This component focuses on ensuring safe water sources
and adequate sanitation infrastructure.
Implementation: Efforts involve water purification programs, sanitation

initiatives, and infrastructure development to provide clean water and proper
sanitation facilities in communities.
7. Immunization
Description: Immunization services are vital for preventing infectious diseases and
ensuring community-wide immunity to specific illnesses.
Implementation: This component includes vaccination programs, outreach efforts

to encourage vaccination, and maintaining comprehensive immunization records.
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8. Treatment of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
Description: Addressing both infectious and chronic diseases is a core aspect of

primary health care, involving diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of
various health conditions.
Implementation: Strategies encompass the provision of medications, disease

management programs, specialized care for chronic conditions, and initiatives for
disease prevention and control.
These components collectively form the foundational elements of primary health

care, aiming to address diverse health needs and promote overall well-being within
communities. Each component is crucial in creating a comprehensive and
accessible healthcare system.
The evolution of primary health care reflects a growing recognition of the

importance of comprehensive, community-centered approaches to health. By
adhering to the principles and implementing the components of primary health
care, health systems can strive towards achieving equitable health outcomes and
improving the overall well-being of populations.

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Evolution Primary Health Care:

The Key Objectives of PHC Evolution:

2. Preventive Approach: Shifting the focus from treatment to prevention,

4. Comprehensive Care: Providing a wide range of essential healthcare services,

5. Intersectoral Collaboration: Recognizing that health outcomes are influenced

I. Principles of Primary Health Care:

3. Community Participation: Communities should be actively involved in the

II. Components of Primary Health Care:

Description: Health education plays a crucial role in promoting awareness and

Implementation: This component involves educational campaigns, workshops,

2. Preventive and Promotive Services

Description: This component emphasizes proactive measures to prevent diseases

Implementation: Preventive services are delivered through immunization drives,

Description: Basic treatment encompasses the provision of essential care for

4. Maternal and Child Health

Implementation: These services involve prenatal clinics, maternal and child

Description: The nutrition component emphasizes promoting proper nutrition and

Implementation: Initiatives include nutrition education, support for food security

6. Safe Water and Sanitation

Implementation: Efforts involve water purification programs, sanitation

Implementation: This component includes vaccination programs, outreach efforts

Description: Addressing both infectious and chronic diseases is a core aspect of

Implementation: Strategies encompass the provision of medications, disease

These components collectively form the foundational elements of primary health

The evolution of primary health care reflects a growing recognition of the

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