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Forty years back global leaders embraced the promise of health for all through public health care which has inspired generations. But for nearly half a century, countries have struggled to walk the talk on PHC. Countries have not been able to build health systems anchored in strong PHCs, where they were needed most. COVID-19 pandemic has shown why health systems matter and what happens when they fail. This report suggests that bold reforms can prepare health systems for future crises and bring goals like universal health coverage (UHC) within reach. It also charts an agenda toward reimagined, fit-for-purpose PHC by first answering "Why?", "What?", and "How?" This report highlights three sets of megatrends that will increasingly affect health systems in the decades ahead: demographic and epidemiological shifts; changes in technology; and citizens’ evolving expectations for health care. it is a useful report for policy makers. Click here to read the document.