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Newsletter 3
August 2025
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This newsletter focuses on the latest developments, innovations and challenges in Primary Health Care.
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WHO Collaborating Centres Unite to Advance PHC Performance at EFPC 2025
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At the 2025 EFPC Conference in Vienna, representatives from WHO Collaborating Centres came together for a dedicated session on "Collaborating for Alignment & Country Impact." The session focused on advancing primary health care (PHC) performance assessment in the WHO European Region, showcasing collaboration, shared learning, and strategic action to support health systems strengthening across countries.
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Reorienting Health Systems Through a Life Course Approach
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The new WHO framework offers a comprehensive guide to implementing a life course approach to health. It presents global evidence and case studies on how health systems can promote well-being and equity by addressing critical transitions and cumulative exposures across individuals' lives. With strategic actions and multisectoral guidance, this document supports governments and stakeholders in redesigning services to improve health trajectories from birth to old age.
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Reorienting Health Systems: The Legal Foundation for Primary Health Care
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A shift towards primary health care (PHC) is essential for equitable, resilient health systems—but without supportive legal and regulatory frameworks, efforts fall short. This BMJ Global Health article explores why legal systems are not just helpful but fundamental to PHC transformation. Discover the key enablers and policy actions that make reform possible.
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Reinforcing Primary Care in Korea: Policy Insights and Research Approaches
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This report examines how Korea is working to strengthen its primary care system through improved data sources, innovative research methods, and policy reforms. It provides key insights into challenges and opportunities for aligning primary care with population needs, offering valuable guidance for stakeholders across the health sector.
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Understanding the Political Economy of Primary Health Care Reform
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What drives—or blocks—reforms toward stronger primary health care systems? This short video unpacks the political economy behind PHC-oriented reforms and highlights the critical role of governance, incentives, and stakeholder alignment. Watch now via YouTube.
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Across Europe, trust and cohesion are being tested by rapid change and uncertainty. Health, as a shared societal value, offers a powerful pathway to strengthen solidarity and renew the social contract. Join at the hybrid EHFG 2025 from 30 September to 3 October to explore how can foster health and well-being for all.
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Paraguay Launches National Advisory Table to Strengthen Primary Health Care
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With support from PAHO/WHO, Paraguay has established a new national 'Mesa Consultiva' to drive progress on primary health care reform. The advisory group brings together government, civil society, and partners to align actions with PHC strategies and foster equitable, integrated health services. This initiative reflects Paraguay’s commitment to strengthening its health system through inclusive dialogue and shared governance.
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Integrating HIV, Hepatitis, and STIs into Primary Health Care: Country Insights
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This new PHC4People publication explores how countries are integrating services for HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) into primary health care systems. Drawing from practical experiences, the report highlights lessons learned, enablers, and challenges to achieving more inclusive, efficient, and people-centred health systems through integrated service delivery.
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Strengthening PHC Financing in Tajikistan: Key Findings and Policy Options
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This new analysis presents a situation assessment of primary health care (PHC) financing in Tajikistan. The publication outlines current challenges and identifies strategic policy options to improve financial sustainability, equity, and efficiency in PHC delivery. A valuable resource for policymakers and partners supporting health system reform in Central Asia.
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Global Childhood Vaccination Coverage Holds, But Millions Still Miss Out
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According to the latest WHO and UNICEF report, global childhood immunization coverage remains steady in 2024, yet over 14 million infants missed out on lifesaving vaccines—many living in fragile or underserved communities. The data highlights progress in some regions, but also persistent equity gaps that demand urgent action.
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WHO Collaborating Centre on Primary Health Care
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Andalusian School of Public Health
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Cuesta del Observatorio, 4 Granada, Granada 18011 Spain
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(c) 2025 Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública S.A. (Andalusian School of Public Health - WHO Collaborating Centre on Primary Health Care)
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