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1-Eduation:
-education is the first ,and one of the most essential elements of PHC
2-Locally endemic disease control
-prevention and control of local diseases is critical to promoting PHC in population
-prevention may be
Primary (e.g. health promotion and immunization)
Secondary (e.g. screening)
Tertiary (rehabilitation)
3-Expanded programs for immunization
§ 6 major killers of children worldwide that are preventable by vaccines
1–Measles 2-Whooping cough 3-Tetanus 4-Polio 5-Tuberculosis 6-Diphtheria
§ Expanded programs of immunization would vastly improve this situation (e.g. Hepatitis B Vaccine and Second dose of Measles Vaccine being added on a provincial bases)
4-Maternal and child health including responsible parenthood
- Ensuring comprehensive and adequate health care to children and to the mother, both expecting and otherwise is another essential component of PHC
5-Essential drugs
By providing essential drugs to those who need them such as antibiotics ,anti-hypertensive,,,,,
6-Nutrition
Nutrition is another essential element of PHC
Nutrition is one of the functions of public health system
7-treatment
By treating diseases and injuries right away, Care givers can help
a)avoid complications and
b)Avoid expense of later, more Extensive medical treatment.
8-Safe water and sanitation
A supply of clean ,safe drinking water , and basic sanitation measure regarding trash, sewage, and water cleanness can:
a) significantly improve the health of a population
b)reducing and even eliminating many preventable disease
