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Reviewed Apr 7, 2026its great experience. learn lot. Specifically about pioneering work of Dr Carl Taylor
Health for All Through Primary Health Care
This course explores why primary health care is central for achieving Health for All. It provides examples of how primary health care has been instrumental in approaching this goal in selected populations and how the principles of primary health care can guide future policies and actions. Two of the most inspiring, least understood, and most often derided terms in global health discourse are “Health for All” and “Primary Health Care.” In this course, we will explore these terms in the context of global health, their origins and meanings, the principles upon which they rest, and examples of how these principles have been implemented at both small and large scale. We will also explore some ultra-low-cost approaches to Health for All through primary health care, and the promise that primary health care holds for eventually achieving Health for All. Each module of this course consists of approximately one hour or lecture, approximately one hour of additional readings or video presentations, and two additional hours devoted to studying for each of the quizzes, writing and evaluating two short peer-review assignments, and participating in the discussion forums. Developed in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Open Education Lab.
Status: Health Policy
Status: Public Health
Course12 hours
Featured reviews
5.0
Reviewed Mar 25, 2017Very useful insight into the history of Primary Health Care and the projects around the world that make a real difference to people's lives.
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Reviewed Jul 15, 2016Good organized course, Health for all through primary health care described well in context of developing regions.
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Reviewed May 20, 2018This course was very informative and challenging. I am so glad it took it. It helped me get a better perspective in my job.
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Reviewed Mar 18, 2017superb it was a nice experience of the coursera express journey where i went back long history of PHC and how we forwarded and what challenges are ready to face for the public health
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Reviewed Jul 25, 2024The PHC as the best way of achieving universal health coverage is the practice considering majority are in the communities
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Reviewed Jul 12, 2020I learnt a lot from Dr Perry during the course. I am happy I took it and have no regrets at all.
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Reviewed Mar 22, 2020This course will give your perspective on Healthcare, what is more important and what is not.
5.0
Reviewed May 16, 2019Excellent Global view and analysis of Primary Care Goals.!!!
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Reviewed Jul 26, 2019highly educative and informative course. Strongly recommended for those interested in primary health care and public health services
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Reviewed Dec 25, 2016"Health for All Through Primary Health Care" is a great learning program. The course content is structured very well.
5.0
Reviewed Oct 26, 2021An awesome course with a lot of real life examples to understand the Community Health Process