A thematic collection by: Hussein Alshamali, World Health Organization

Advancing Primary Health Care for Universal Healthcare Coverage: Strategies and Solutions

This collection brings together essential resources to support countries in strengthening primary health care as the foundation of universal health coverage. It provides guidance on policy, implementation, financing, measurement, and leadership to drive PHC transformation.

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Implementing the primary health care approach: a primer
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Implementing the primary health care approach: a primer

Case study

16 May 2024



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Operational framework for primary health care: transforming vision into action
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World Health Organization, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Operational framework for primary health care: transforming vision into action

Guide

16 Mar 2020



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PHC/GHI Toolbox
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World Health Organization

PHC/GHI Toolbox

16 Mar 2025



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Ensuring equitable access to essential medicines and health technologies for noncommunicable diseases
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World Health Organization, Deusdedit Mubangizi

Ensuring equitable access to essential medicines and health technologies for noncommunicable diseases

News

16 Mar 2025



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Immunization for PHC
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World Health Organization

Immunization for PHC

Guide

16 Mar 2024



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 Declaration of Astana
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World Health Organization

Declaration of Astana

Declaration

06 Dec 2018



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Primary health care measurement framework and indicators: monitoring health systems through a primary health care lens. Web annex: technical specifications
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World Health Organization, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Primary health care measurement framework and indicators: monitoring health systems through a primary health care lens. Web annex: technical specifications

Guide

16 Mar 2022



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OKB Hope Foundation: Prevention and primary care at the doorstep of underserved, rural communities in Ghana
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World Health Organization

OKB Hope Foundation: Prevention and primary care at the doorstep of underserved, rural communities in Ghana

Country Stories

11 Dec 2024



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Strengthening Primary Health Care Leadership: Global Capacity Building Course
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World Health Organization

Strengthening Primary Health Care Leadership: Global Capacity Building Course

16 Sep 2024



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Primary health care measurement framework and indicators: monitoring health systems through a primary health care lens
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World Health Organization, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Primary health care measurement framework and indicators: monitoring health systems through a primary health care lens

Guide

16 Mar 2022



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Primary health care and HIV: convergent actions: policy considerations for decision-makers
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World Health Organization

Primary health care and HIV: convergent actions: policy considerations for decision-makers

Guide

20 Jul 2023



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Political Economy Analysis of Primary Health Care–oriented Reforms Country Case Study Series.
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World Health Organization

Political Economy Analysis of Primary Health Care–oriented Reforms Country Case Study Series.

Case study

01 Jan 2024



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Primary Health Care Country Case Study Compendium
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World Health Organization

Primary Health Care Country Case Study Compendium

Database

13 Jun 2024



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Guidelines for primary health care in low-resource settings
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World Health Organization

Guidelines for primary health care in low-resource settings

Guide

17 Oct 2018



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Countries of the Americas to renew their commitment to primary health care in a bid to achieve universal health
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World Health Organization

Countries of the Americas to renew their commitment to primary health care in a bid to achieve universal health

News

22 Oct 2018



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Feminist, rights-based solutions to address NCDs: Integrating NCD services and digital health solutions into primary health care.
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World Health Organization

Feminist, rights-based solutions to address NCDs: Integrating NCD services and digital health solutions into primary health care.

News

23 Aug 2023

About

This collection brings together essential resources to support countries in strengthening primary health care (PHC) as the foundation of universal health coverage (UHC). It provides guidance on policy, implementation, financing, measurement, and leadership to drive PHC transformation. The materials also highlight key challenges, opportunities, and country experiences in integrating PHC with broader health system reforms. Designed for policymakers, practitioners, and global health partners, this collection serves as a practical toolkit to accelerate progress toward equitable, resilient, and people-centered health systems.

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