A Dynamic Database, not your average research library

As we build this database, there are invaluable lessons and stories that are worth sharing with the global health community at large. These insights guide database users as they explore the world of primary health care in India. Our learning page includes a dashboard that provides you a quick snapshot of what the PHC landscape looks like in India today. These are key insights researchers, program implementers, and funders could use to make informed decisions or conduct further research. We include links to our reports and manuscripts that have emerged from this process that describe both the process and learnings along the way. Conducting a systematic review and building a database produces a lot of data that can be leveraged and viewed from multiple perspectives and frames.

This learning page hopes to share insights of aggregated data through learning bites and blogs. As a reader using this database, we want you to keep in mind that

No one PHC component makes or breaks the success of a Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) model.
A successful PHC system requires diverse owners and bridges linking these actors together. This allows CPHC models to provide for each community’s needs and continuous care.
Task-shifting and digital innovations have been a key in providing equitable access; a reality especially in resource constrained environments.
Successful models have a strong consistent proactive population outreach, respond to population needs and especially in CPHCs, focus on health determinants according to population need.
Scripts/ decision support systems/ clinical algorithms have been seen as an effective tool for maintaining consistent quality of care.
Finding incremental ways in adding services that are missing has helped make models more responsive to population needs and not strained the existing system.
Most successful models exhibited team based care rather than a single professional (doctor or nurse centric care).
Sustenance seemed to be directly attributed to diverse sources of financing and by optimizing existing resources.
Community acceptance and ownership of primary health ensured sustained health outcomes.
Openness to innovation, learning, sharing and application of learning set apart the key models from the rest.

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KEY REPORTS

PHC Landscape Report

Primary health care is a whole-of-society approach to health and well-being centered on the needs and preferences of individuals, families and communities. Primary health care systems serve as a first point of contact for patients and are well positioned to help individuals navigate through changing needs in the life-course

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PHC Exemplar Report

The objective of this report is to highlight some primary healthcare exemplars through narrative case studies and bring out inspiring and innovative learnings that all actors within the primary healthcare system can utilize. The innovative solutions work in radically different pathways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in PHC within their context

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Chhattisgarh's Path To Universal Health Coverage: WHO's Vital Role In Transformation

The collaboration between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India in supporting the Ayushman Bharat program's implementation to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with a focus on Chhattisgarh's progress and achievements.

By Dr Ramya Krishna B M, Shraddha Sadana 4 MINUTES

Unmasking The Silent Killer: Strategies For Controlling Hypertension For A Healthier Future

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the most common preventable risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, affecting more than 200 million adults in India. Despite the treatment being safe, effective, and low cost, only 12 percent of people living with hypertension in India have their blood pressure under control.

By Dr Anupam Khungar Pathni 4 MIN READ

Mother’s Day Special: “askNivi” An Interactive Chatbot That Is Helping Address The Unmet Need For Family Planning Services In India

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the incredible women in our lives and their invaluable role in shaping our families and communities. It is also a reminder of the challenges that many mothers face, including the unmet need for family planning services.

By Padmapriya Sastry 5 MIN READ

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Chhattisgarh's Path To Universal Health Coverage: WHO's Vital Role In Transformation

Unmasking The Silent Killer: Strategies For Controlling Hypertension For A Healthier Future

Mother’s Day Special: “askNivi” An Interactive Chatbot That Is Helping Address The Unmet Need For Family Planning Services In India

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