Introduction to Primary Health Care

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. define the following terms: PHC, immunology, universal health coverage, immunisation, vaccination; 2. explain the principles of PHC; 3. discuss history and evolution of PHC; 4. enumerate the components of PHC in Nigeria; 5. appraise the structure in PHC delivery; 6. enumerate the elements of PHC; 7. explore the principle and application of oral rehydration therapy; 8. discuss disease surveillance; 9. assess cold chain management in PHC system; 10. identify the objectives and administration of essential drugs supply; 11. analyse the methods in the control of common endemic diseases; 12. evaluate the concepts of reproductive health, maternal and child health; 13. conduct basic SWOT analysis; 14. plan national immunization schedule; 15. determine the role of EHOs in PHC system; and 16. discuss the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund.

Development of health system, concept and principles of primary health care services. History and evolution of PHC; components of PHC. Structures and organogram. Elements of PHC, oral re-hydration therapy, screening, disease surveillance, immunology and immunization techniques, cold chain technology, essential drugs: drug revolving fund, control of common endemic diseases, reproductive health, maternal and child health and many others. Resources for PHC delivery, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT) analysis of PHC. Participatory techniques in PHC delivery. Maternal and child survival strategies and many others; Basic Healthcare Provision Fund.