The role of optometry in primary health care delivery in Nigeria: A case study of Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria

2007 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N C Osuchukwu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Delivery ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
State University ◽  
Primary Health

scholarly journals Church-driven primary health care: Models for an integrated church and community primary health care in Africa (a case study of the Salvation Army in East Africa)

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vhumani Magezi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
East Africa ◽  
Health Care Delivery ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Salvation Army ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
Primary Health

The role of churches in primary health care delivery in Africa’s poor contexts is widely acknowledged. Discussion of churches’ work in health largely focuses on the spiritual side and tends to downplay (or overlook) the practical side. A clear challenge and gap in the role of churches in primary health delivery is the lack of clear models and approaches to determine the efficacy of the interventions. Hence, the role of churches as a player in the delivery of primary health care needs examination. This paper examines the role of church-driven primary health care, using a practical case study of the health work of the Salvation Army in East Africa. It outlines the primary health services rendered by the Salvation Army and deduces five models that emerged from the work of the various implementing churches in delivering primary health care. The article proceeds from an analysis of the meaning of primary health care and how churches are historically and currently positioned to contribute to primary health care. The article demonstrates that, viewed from a primary health care delivery perspective, churches in Africa play a critical practical contribution further to a spiritual role. From a practical theology perspective, the paper provides insight into how churches could operate in communities within the interface of church and health spaces. However, the church’s role and function is organic and differs in every community.

scholarly journals Improving primary health care delivery in Bihar, India: Learning from piloting and statewide scale-up of Ananya

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary L Darmstadt ◽  
Kevin T Pepper ◽  
Victoria C Ward ◽  
Sridhar Srikantiah ◽  
Tanmay Mahapatra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Delivery ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Primary Health

Healthcare System in Namibia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Vistolina Nuuyoma ◽  
Daniel Opotamutale Ashipala
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Delivery ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Health Care Delivery System ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Traditional Health Care

Primary health care is an approach adopted for the delivery of health services to the Namibian population. In terms of this approach, these services are made universally available, accessible, affordable, acceptable, and appropriate to meet the needs of communities. The health care delivery system in Namibia comprises services provided by both the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) and the private sector. In addition to these services, some people consult traditional health care providers. All in all, health care comprises a combination of promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services. In addition to government funding, donations and technical support are also provided by non-governmental organisations. The MoHSS health care delivery system is coordinated at national, regional and district levels. This chapter elaborates on the Namibian health care delivery system, the structure and functions of each coordinating level, primary health care services in Namibia, as well as successes and challenges experienced.

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