Primary health care  <br> <br>

The “first” level of contact between the individual and the health system. <br>
Essential health care (PHC) is provided. <br>
A majority of prevailing health problems can be satisfactorily managed. <br>
The closest to the people. <br>
Provided by the primary health centers. <br> <br>

Secondary health care  <br> <br>

More complex problems are dealt with. <br>
Comprises curative services <br>
Provided by the district hospitals <br>
The 1st referral level <br> <br>

Tertiary health care <br> <br>

Offers super-specialist care <br>
Provided by regional/central level institution. <br>
Provide training programs <br> <br>

Core Activities for PHC <br> <br>

1.  Education concerning prevailing health problems and the methods of preventing and controlling them
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2. Promotion of food supply and proper nutrition
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3. An adequate supply of safe water and basic sanitation
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4. Maternal and child health care, including family planning
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5. Immunization against the major infectious diseases

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6. Prevention and control of locally endemic diseases

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7. Appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries
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8. Basic laboratory services and provision of essential drugs.
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9. Training of health guides, health workers and health assistants. 

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10. Referral services

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