Empowering primary healthcare institutions against COVID-19 pandemic: A health system-based approach.

Authors :: Subba SH
Pradhan SK
Sahoo BK
Source :: Journal of family medicine and primary care [J Family Med Prim Care] 2021 Feb; Vol. 10 (2), pp. 589-594. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Feb 27.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Primary health care institutions (PHCIs) are an essential foundation for the national response to COVID-19 disease in India. With the soaring number of confirmed cases, the health system is currently under unprecedented stress. In this scenario, there is a pressing need for empowering PHCIs in COVID-19 preparedness and response. The World Health Organization's (WHO) "Health system building block" approach is a classic model, which can work as a road map for the national health system in the process of empowering PHCIs against COVID-19 as well as other upcoming global and regional public health emergencies.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright: © 2021 Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.)

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