Did you know Primary Health Care (PHC) is built on 8 essential components? Many people think of PHC as only treatment at the clinic. But PHC is much more than that. It is a comprehensive strategy that combines prevention, care, and community action. Here are the 8 key services you should expect: 1. Health education and information 2. Support for good nutrition 3. Clean water and sanitation 4. Care for mothers and children (including family planning) 5. Immunization to protect against major diseases 6. Prevention and control of common local diseases 7. Treatment of simple illnesses and injuries 8. Access to essential medicines Nigeria added the following, to the essential 8 components: ***Primary mental health ***Primary eye health ***Primary oral health These services are the foundation of good health and stronger communities. When PHC works well, everyone has access to affordable, quality care close to home. In my next post, I will discuss the extended elements of PHC added in the 21st century to respond to today’s evolving health needs. Which PHC service do you think makes the biggest difference in community health? #GlobalHealthWithEbenezer #PrimaryHealthCare #UniversalHealthCoverage #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthSystems #HealthEquity #AfricaCDC

The Kwara State Government has launched the 2025 Integrated Health Outreach Programme, designed to enhance access to routine immunisation and primary healthcare services across all the 193 wards of the state. https://lnkd.in/d9CewMx6

👉 *“The History of Primary Health Care & Community Health Practitioners in Nigeria | Unsung Heroes”* Description: Let us take a walk down memory lane… 🕰️ In this video, I share the history of Primary Health Care (PHC) in Nigeria and the role of Community Health Practitioners (CHPs) — the unsung heroes of our healthcare system. For over 40 years, CHPs have been the backbone of public health in Nigeria. From immunization campaigns to maternal and child health services, from disease prevention to health education, we have worked tirelessly in communities across the nation. Yet, despite our contributions, community health practitioners remain underrecognized. This video is a call for recognition, respect, and support for those who keep healthcare alive at the grassroots. If you’ve ever wondered about: ✅ The history of PHC in Nigeria ✅ The establishment of community health practitioners ✅ The vital roles CHPs play in saving lives daily …then this video is for you. 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content on health advocacy, history, and community impact. Together, we can give recognition to the unsung heroes of Nigerian healthcare. #PrimaryHealthCare #CommunityHealthPractitioner #HealthAdvocacy #NigeriaHealthcare #UnsungHeroes

Nigeria is strategically deploying community health workers to bridge the critical rural health divide, bringing essential care and local trust to remote communities. This initiative strengthens primary healthcare systems, significantly reducing maternal mortality and increasing vaccination rates across states like Anambra and Gombe. Click here for the details: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dBkbVX96

MedGlobal has released a new report documenting the impact of its groundbreaking Female-Friendly Clinics initiative in Yemen 100 days since the first clinics opened in May 2025. Yemen’s healthcare system remains dangerously overstretched by ongoing conflict and resource constraints, leaving 40% of women unable to access antenatal care from a skilled provider, and 60% of births occurring without a skilled birth attendant. MedGlobal is addressing the maternal healthcare crisis head-on with an innovative, scalable, localized alternative to how humanitarian healthcare can be delivered in fragile and conflict settings. Read about our process, our results, and successes here: https://lnkd.in/d9-keNpw

Ontario Taking Next Steps to Improve Health-Care Access: Proposed changes would expand scopes of practice for a range of health-care professionals https://lnkd.in/dMtHPewY

Haringey: Health Champions Bringing NHS to Local Communities A warm, community-powered health revolution is underway across Haringey. The Haringey Health Champion programme has recruited passionate residents through trusted voluntary and community organisations, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to spread vital NHS health messaging—directly and authentically—across diverse neighbourhoods. The champions—at groups like HoPEC, North London Community House, Sewn Together, Rise Projects, and Refugee and Workers Cultural Association—cover themes from vaccinations and cancer screening to quitting smoking, moving more, and healthy living. Each champion serves as a local health ambassador embedded within their communities, helping dismantle access barriers and share empowering health advice. Councillor Lucia das Neves, Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care & Wellbeing, shared: “We’re delighted to have these amazing organisations on board… We hope that any of our residents who meet one of our Champions feel more empowered and knowledgeable about accessing health services in the borough.” At Uniting for Health, we’re inspired by how local voices can make NHS messages feel welcoming and relevant. These volunteers aren't just messengers—they're trusted neighbours. That’s what community health activation feels like. @haringeycouncil @nhsengland @whittingtonhealth #HaringeyHealth #HealthChampions #CommunityWellbeing #NHSinYourNeighbourhood #UnitingForHealth #NorthLondon

Primary Healthcare: A Key to Community Health During my time in community health, I realized that primary healthcare (PHC) is more than just treatment, it’s the foundation for a healthy community. PHC focuses on prevention, health education, immunizations, and accessible care, ensuring everyone has the chance to live healthier lives. By taking healthcare closer to the people, PHC empowers communities to prevent diseases, maintain wellness, and access essential services. From immunizing children against preventable diseases to educating families on hygiene and nutrition, PHC directly strengthens community health outcomes. In short, achieving sustainable community health starts with strong primary healthcare. Without it, health inequalities persist, and preventable illnesses continue to affect lives. #PrimaryHealthcare #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll #PreventiveCare #HealthEducation #NursingExperience #PatientCare

💡 Did you know life-saving hospital care can cost as little as $14 per healthy life-year saved (DALY averted)? That’s the impact of Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC). In Tanzania, research shows EECC is: ✅ 94–99% cost-effective compared to standard hospital care ✅ Far more cost-effective than many widely used health strategies—for example, some vaccination or sanitation programmes cost several times more per DALY averted ✅ A proven, affordable way to strengthen hospitals and save lives 🌍 For governments, donors, and policymakers, the evidence is clear: EECC is one of the smartest investments in global health. 🔗 Read the full analysis: https://buff.ly/Zsv35Vx #EECC #GlobalHealth #HealthEconomics #SavingLives #CriticalCare #UniversalHealthCoverage

Scaling access to sustainable, high-quality healthcare in Haiti At Care 2 Communities (C2C), our mission has always been clear: to make primary care affordable, accessible, and sustainable for families across Haiti. Each year, our clinics in the North and Northeast Departments serve thousands of patients. But we know the need is much greater. That’s why, together with Haiti's Ministry of Health, we are working to grow our impact nationwide. Our goals by 2030: -Operate 20 clinics across Haiti -Serve hundreds of thousands of people annually -Deliver primary health care that communities can depend on It’s an ambitious vision — but one we believe is both necessary and achievable. Together with our partners, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient health system for Haiti’s future. #GlobalHealth #HealthcareAccess #HealthSystems #PrimaryCare #HaitiHealthcare #SustainableDevelopment #C2Ccares