Primary health care policy investments in the Latin America context: Health systems experiences from Brazil, Chile, and Colombia.

ABSTRACT: This study examines the policy investments in Primary Health Care (PHC) within the health systems of Brazil, Chile, and Colombia, highlighting their contributions toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Employing a qualitative methodology, the research includes an institutional historical review and interviews with key stakeholders to analyze the development of PHC financing policies and practices in these countries. Brazil, with its Unified Health System (SUS), demonstrates federal leadership through initiatives like Requalifica UBS and the new PAC, albeit facing challenges in regional equity and monitoring. Chile emphasizes central governance but struggles with municipal funding capacity and infrastructure renewal. Colombia lacks targeted PHC investment policies but shows promi

SUBMITTER: Massuda A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12409964 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature