Strong Primary Health Care Saves Lives In Times of Crisis and Calm

PHC meets people’s needs at every stage of life

PHC protects global health security, preventing, detecting, and containing outbreaks

5M

5M people die annually due to poor quality health care

PHC delivers essential health services, even in the midst of a crisis

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PHC can meet 80% of people's health care needs

PHC is efficient, delivering good value for money

50^%

50^% of people cannot access essential health care

PHC prevents and treats infectious and noncommunicable diseases

PHC is fair and equitable, accessible to everyone in every community

PHCPI is dedicated to transforming the global state of primary health care.

We are a partnership of country policymakers, health systems managers, advocates and others who are passionate about catalyzing primary health care improvements in low- and middle-income countries. We believe primary health care is critical to keeping people safe and healthy in times of crisis and calm.

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