Open AccessPreface
Author(s) -
Job Metsemakers,
Mora Claramita
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
review of primary care practice and education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2620-5572
pISSN - 2613-943X
DOI - 10.22146/rpcpe.44462
Subject(s) - declaration , cornerstone , health for all , political science , primary health care , health policy , global health , health promotion , health care , sustainable development , international health , plan (archaeology) , economic growth , public administration , geography , law , archaeology , economics
On 25-26 October 2018, the World Health Organisation hosted a Global Conference, in Astana, Kazakhstan. This conference, 40 years after the Alma Ata declaration of Health for All, refocused again on the commitment of governments to Primary Health Care (PHC), in order to ensure that everyone, everywhere, is able to enjoy the highest, possible, attainable standard of health.The Astana Declaration on Health for All has a long list of commitments and goals which can serve as guidance for governments to plan their health policy. Primary Health Care is described as the cornerstone of a sustainable health system for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. The WHO and governments are convinced that strengthening PHC is the most inclusive, effective and efficient approach to enhance people’s physical and mental health.