Primary health care systems (primasys): comprehensive case study from Ethiopia

This PRIMASYS (Primary Care Systems Profiles and Performance) case study on Ethiopia offers a comprehensive evaluation of the nation's primary health care (PHC) system, addressing structures, processes, outcomes, and identified gaps in policies and research. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data collection involved secondary document reviews and key informant interviews, ensuring diverse perspectives from stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum. Key areas explored include policy development, financing, integration, quality, governance, and monitoring. By delving into the intricacies of Ethiopia's PHC system, the study aims to provide strategic insights to enhance system performance and responsiveness, aligning with global goals of universal health coverage and health equity. A central focus lies on identifying barriers and facilitators to PHC system reform, offering valuable evidence to guide efforts in strengthening primary healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries.