The Alma Ata Declaration of 1978 defined Primary Health Care with which overarching goal?

• A Eradication of all communicable diseases by 2000
• B Universal health coverage through insurance for all
• C Reduction of maternal mortality by 75% by 2000
• D Health for All by the year 2000 (HFA 2000) through essential healthcare accessible to all ✓

Explanation

The Alma Ata Declaration (1978) proclaimed 'Health for All by the Year 2000' as the main social target, to be achieved through Primary Health Care (PHC) — essential healthcare made universally accessible through community participation, appropriate technology, and intersectoral collaboration. It emphasized PHC as the first level of contact between individuals and the health system.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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