Primary health care refers to the first level of contact between individuals and the healthcare system. It is the provision of essential healthcare services that are universally accessible to all individuals and families in a community. Primary health care focuses on prevention, promotion, and treatment of common diseases and illnesses. It includes a range of services such as health education, immunizations, screening tests, diagnosis and treatment of common ailments, referral to specialist care when needed, and ongoing management of chronic conditions. The goal of primary health care is to provide holistic, comprehensive, and continuous care to individuals and communities, with an emphasis on keeping people healthy and addressing health issues at an early stage before they become more severe or complex.
