The Alma Ata Declaration (1978) defined Primary Health Care (PHC). Which of the following is NOT among the eight elements of PHC as defined in the Alma Ata Declaration?
- A Promotion of food supply and proper nutrition
- B Maternal and child health including family planning
- C Treatment of all tertiary care diseases ✓
- D Prevention and control of locally endemic diseases
Correct answer: C. Treatment of all tertiary care diseases
Explanation
The eight essential elements of PHC per the Alma Ata Declaration are: (1) health education, (2) nutrition, (3) safe water and sanitation, (4) MCH and family planning, (5) immunization against major infectious diseases, (6) prevention and control of endemic diseases, (7) appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries, and (8) provision of essential medicines. Tertiary care (specialist and hospital-based referral care) is explicitly NOT an element of PHC, which focuses on preventive and basic curative care.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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