18 Questions
What is a key challenge in the health system, according to the text?
Intra-sectoral discord and lack of intersectoral coordination
What is primary health care based on, according to the Alma-Ata declaration?
Practical, scientifically sound, and socially acceptable methods and technology
What is the result of the take-over by auxiliaries in the health system?
An inverted pyramid PHC health system
What is the underlying principle of primary health care, according to the Alma-Ata declaration?
Self-reliance and self-determination
What is the status of the health system, according to the text?
At war with itself
What is the consequence of the absence of medical officers of health and sanitary engineers?
Inefficient health system
What is the primary role of primary health care in the national health system?
To bring health care as close to where people live and work
Which of the following is a minimum component of primary health care?
Promotion of food supply and proper nutrition
What is a key aspect of primary health care in relation to national development?
It demands the coordinated efforts of all sectors
What is the goal of primary health care in terms of health problems?
To promote health education and prevention of health problems
What is included in the provision of essential medicines in primary health care?
Appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries
What is the significance of access to primary health care in the community?
It is a basic human right
What is the fundamental right of every person according to the Alma-Ata declaration?
Access to medicines
What is the main goal of primary health care according to the Alma-Ata declaration?
Highest possible level of health
What is the role of medicines in the primary health care system?
They save lives, promote health, and prevent diseases
What is the primary health care approach described as?
Bottom-up approach
What is the importance of medicines in the health care system?
They are integral to healthcare
What is the basis on which patients judge the quality of a primary health care system?
Availability of medical staff and necessary medicines
This quiz assesses your knowledge of the Ibarapa Programme, Alma-Ata conference, and the development of national health policies in the post-war era. It covers the achievements and challenges faced by the health system, including the introduction of Primary Health Care (PHC) and its impact. Test your understanding of the key milestones and paradigms in health development.
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