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

2017
Primary health care systems (primasys): comprehensive case study from Rwanda
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Overview

This PRIMASYS (Primary Care Systems Profiles and Performance) case study offers a comprehensive, in-depth assessment of Rwanda's national primary health care (PHC) system to understand the key entry points for strengthening PHC systems and fostering the implementation and efficiency of health interventions. This study employs qualitative methods including desk reviews and key informant interviews. It aims to delve into various aspects of Rwanda's PHC system such as policy development, financing, quality, governance, and monitoring, to identify key areas for improvement and better understand system performance.

 



WHO Team
Special Programme on Primary Health Care (PHC)
Income level
Low
PHC components
Empowered people & communities; Integrated health services
PHC lever
Digital technologies for health; Engagement of communities and other stakeholders; Engagement with private sector providers; Funding and allocation of resources; Governance and policy frameworks; Models of care; Monitoring and evaluation; Political commitment and leadership; Primary health care workforce; Purchasing and payment systems; Systems for improving quality of care
Health programme (category)
Communicable disease prevention; Communicable diseases; Foundations of care; Growth, development and ageing; Sexual and reproductive health
Health programme (sub-category)
HIV/AIDS; Infant, child, adolescent growth and development; Integrated approach to common signs/symptoms; Integrated approach to emergency syndromes; Malaria; Nutrition, physical activity and sleep; Older people; Pregnancy and birth; Sexual health and family planning; Tuberculosis; Vaccination
Copyright
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO