The 'Primary Health Care' declaration was adopted at which international conference, and in which year?
- A Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, 1986
- B Jakarta Declaration, 1997
- C Alma-Ata Declaration, 1978 ✓
- D Bangkok Charter, 2005
Correct answer: C. Alma-Ata Declaration, 1978
Explanation
The Alma-Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care was adopted at the International Conference on Primary Health Care held in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan (then USSR) in September 1978, under WHO/UNICEF. It proclaimed 'Health for All by 2000' as the goal and defined PHC as the first level of contact of individuals and community with the health system. The Ottawa Charter (1986) addressed health promotion. Jakarta Declaration (1997) and Bangkok Charter (2005) followed on health promotion.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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