Post-War Health Development and National Health Policy

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What is a key challenge in the health system, according to the text?

Intra-sectoral discord and lack of intersectoral coordination (correct)

Inadequate health infrastructure

Lack of funding

Limited access to essential medicines

What is primary health care based on, according to the Alma-Ata declaration?

Practical, scientifically sound, and socially acceptable methods and technology (correct)

Only socially acceptable methods and technology by the community

Only financially affordable methods and technology by the community

Only scientifically sound methods and technology

What is the result of the take-over by auxiliaries in the health system?

Reduced health expenditure

Improved health outcomes

An inverted pyramid PHC health system (correct)

Increased access to health services

What is the underlying principle of primary health care, according to the Alma-Ata declaration?

Self-reliance and self-determination Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of the health system, according to the text?

At war with itself Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the absence of medical officers of health and sanitary engineers?

Inefficient health system Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a minimum component of primary health care?

Promotion of food supply and proper nutrition Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of primary health care in relation to national development?

It demands the coordinated efforts of all sectors Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of primary health care in terms of health problems?

To promote health education and prevention of health problems Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the provision of essential medicines in primary health care?

Appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of access to primary health care in the community?

It is a basic human right Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental right of every person according to the Alma-Ata declaration?

Access to medicines Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of primary health care according to the Alma-Ata declaration?

Highest possible level of health Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of medicines in the primary health care system?

They save lives, promote health, and prevent diseases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary health care approach described as?

Bottom-up approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of medicines in the health care system?

They are integral to healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis on which patients judge the quality of a primary health care system?

Availability of medical staff and necessary medicines Signup and view all the answers

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