
Although the proof remains to be evolving there’s widespread recognition that PHC is the “front door” of the health system and supplies the foundation for the strengthening of the essential public health functions to confront public health crises such as COVID-19. Member States have dedicated to primary health care renewal and implementation as the cornerstone of a sustainable health system for UHC, health associated Sustainable Development Goals and health security. PHC provides the ‘programmatic engine’ for UHC, the health-related SDGs and health security. This commitment has been codified and reiterated in the Declaration of Astana, the accompanying World Health Assembly …








