Capacity and performance of primary health care in Ethiopia: a novel mixed methods measurement in low-income country.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Universal access to essential health services is a global commitment; however, it remains a major challenge in low-income countries. Primary health care (PHC) is widely recognized as the most effective platform for delivering basic health interventions and essential public health functions. Assessing the capacity and performance of PHC provides critical information on the state of the PHC system and supports evidence-based decision-making to inform the design of targeted interventions.

Methods

The capacity and performance of the Ethiopian PHC system was assessed using a customized version of World Health organization's PHC Measurement Framework and Indicators (PHCMFI). PHC capacity was assessed across the domains of governance, financing, and input. PHC performanc

SUBMITTER: Tarekegn SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12481810 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature