Health systems worldwide are grappling with a critical challenge: the pursuit of universal health coverage (UHC), wherein all individuals can access a comprehensive range of quality health services without experiencing financial hardship. Globally, 4.5 billion people lack full coverage of essential health services. A robust primary health care system is essential to realising UHC. Encompassing health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care, primary health care serves as the cornerstone of a sustainable and resilient health system.
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