Question

How many essential elements of PHC (Primary Health Care) has been described by the WHO?

• A. Six
• B. Seven
• C. Eight
• D. Nine

Hint:

Use the mnemonic \textbf{ELEMENTS} to easily recall the eight essential components of Primary Health Care as laid out in the Alma-Ata Declaration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978. Step 1: The concept of Primary Health Care (PHC) and its essential components were formally outlined at the International Conference on Primary Health Care in Alma-Ata (now Almaty) in 1978.
Step 2: List the essential elements.
Step 2: The declaration described eight essential elements of PHC. The acronym ELEMENTS can be used to remember them:

Education concerning prevailing health problems and the methods of preventing and controlling them.
Locally endemic disease prevention and control.
Expanded programme of immunization against major infectious diseases.
Maternal and child health care, including family planning.
Essential drugs provision.
Nutritional promotion, including food supply and proper nutrition.
Treatment of common diseases and injuries.
Safe water and basic sanitation.
Step 3: Conclude the total number.
Step 3: There are a total of eight essential elements described by the WHO.