{"id":194563,"date":"2026-08-14T10:23:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T08:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reginsights.regenesys.net\/?p=194563"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:23:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T08:23:51","slug":"primary-health-care-principles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles","title":{"rendered":"Primary Health Care Principles: Key Principles and Their Importance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Primary health care plays an important role in helping individuals, families and communities access essential health services as close as possible to where they live and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not limited to treating illness after it occurs. Primary health care also includes health promotion, disease prevention, community participation, early intervention and coordination between different sectors that influence health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding <strong>primary health care principles<\/strong> is therefore valuable for healthcare professionals, public-health practitioners, community programme staff and students who want to understand how accessible and people-centred health systems operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/primary-health-care-principles\"><strong>Primary Health Care Principles Short Learning Programme<\/strong><\/a> from Regenesys School of Health Sciences provides a structured introduction to these concepts, with a particular focus on primary healthcare in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explains the main principles of primary health care, their importance, how they influence healthcare services and why they remain relevant to South African communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af496276f288\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af496276f288\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#What_Is_Primary_Health_Care\" >What Is Primary Health Care?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#What_Are_the_Main_Principles_of_Primary_Health_Care\" >What Are the Main Principles of Primary Health Care?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#1_Equity_and_Access_to_Healthcare\" >1. Equity and Access to Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#2_Community_Participation\" >2. Community Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#3_Health_Promotion\" >3. Health Promotion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#4_Disease_Prevention\" >4. Disease Prevention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#5_Appropriate_Technology\" >5. Appropriate Technology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#6_Multisectoral_Collaboration\" >6. Multisectoral Collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#What_Are_the_Elements_of_Primary_Health_Care\" >What Are the Elements of Primary Health Care?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#Why_Is_Primary_Health_Care_Important\" >Why Is Primary Health Care Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Primary_Health_Care_and_Primary_Care\" >What Is the Difference Between Primary Health Care and Primary Care?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#What_Does_Primary_Health_Care_Look_Like_in_South_Africa\" >What Does Primary Health Care Look Like in South Africa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#What_Primary_Health_Care_Services_Are_Commonly_Provided\" >What Primary Health Care Services Are Commonly Provided?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#What_Challenges_Affect_Primary_Healthcare_in_South_Africa\" >What Challenges Affect Primary Healthcare in South Africa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#How_Can_Primary_Health_Care_Be_Strengthened\" >How Can Primary Health Care Be Strengthened?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#Who_Should_Understand_Primary_Health_Care_Principles\" >Who Should Understand Primary Health Care Principles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#Why_Study_a_Primary_Health_Care_Course\" >Why Study a Primary Health Care Course?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#Study_Primary_Health_Care_Principles_at_Regenesys\" >Study Primary Health Care Principles at Regenesys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/primary-health-care-principles\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Primary_Health_Care\"><\/span>What Is Primary Health Care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary health care, often abbreviated as PHC, is a broad approach to health that aims to bring essential services closer to individuals and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/primary-health-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>World Health Organization<\/strong><\/a> describes primary health care as a whole-of-society approach that combines integrated health services, action on the broader factors that affect health, and the empowerment of individuals, families and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary health care can include health promotion, disease prevention, screening, immunisation, treatment of common conditions, maternal and child health services, chronic care, rehabilitation and referral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Main_Principles_of_Primary_Health_Care\"><\/span>What Are the Main Principles of Primary Health Care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>principles of primary health care<\/strong> help guide how health systems design and deliver services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equity and access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health promotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disease prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appropriate technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multisectoral collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Equity_and_Access_to_Healthcare\"><\/span>1. Equity and Access to Healthcare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity means working towards fair access to healthcare according to people&#8217;s needs. Primary health care aims to reduce inequalities by bringing appropriate services closer to communities and recognising barriers such as distance, transport, staffing and infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Community_Participation\"><\/span>2. Community Participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Community participation means involving individuals, families and local organisations in identifying health priorities, planning responses and supporting health initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Health_Promotion\"><\/span>3. Health Promotion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Health promotion focuses on helping people improve and maintain their health before serious illness develops. Examples include nutrition education, physical-activity campaigns, sexual and reproductive health education, mental-health awareness and chronic-disease education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Disease_Prevention\"><\/span>4. Disease Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary health care may support prevention through immunisation, screening, early risk identification, maternal and child health interventions and health education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Appropriate_Technology\"><\/span>5. Appropriate Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Appropriate technology means selecting tools that are effective, practical, affordable and suitable for the healthcare setting. Examples can include telehealth, digital records, appointment reminders and medicine stock-management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Multisectoral_Collaboration\"><\/span>6. Multisectoral Collaboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Health outcomes are influenced by housing, education, employment, transport, nutrition, sanitation and other conditions. Primary health care therefore encourages cooperation between healthcare and other sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Elements_of_Primary_Health_Care\"><\/span>What Are the Elements of Primary Health Care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Principles describe how primary health care should operate, while elements refer more directly to the services and activities through which it is delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maternal and child healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disease prevention and control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential medicines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water and sanitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Primary_Health_Care_Important\"><\/span>Why Is Primary Health Care Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>importance of primary health care<\/strong> lies partly in its ability to address health needs before they require more complex intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong primary healthcare can support earlier identification of health problems, disease prevention, local access, continuity of care, appropriate referral and community-based support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Primary_Health_Care_and_Primary_Care\"><\/span>What Is the Difference Between Primary Health Care and Primary Care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Primary care<\/strong> usually refers to first-contact clinical healthcare provided to an individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Primary health care<\/strong> is broader. It includes primary care but also considers prevention, health promotion, community participation, social determinants of health and multisectoral action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Primary_Health_Care_Look_Like_in_South_Africa\"><\/span>What Does Primary Health Care Look Like in South Africa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary healthcare in South Africa includes clinics, community health centres, outreach services, community health workers and other first-contact services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/reginsights.regenesys.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/primary_health_care_body_850x500.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/primary_health_care_body_850x500.webp 850w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/primary_health_care_body_850x500-300x176.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/primary_health_care_body_850x500-80x47.webp 80w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/primary_health_care_body_850x500-768x452.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/primary_health_care_body_850x500-150x88.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>South Africa&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Department of Health<\/strong><\/a> identifies strengthening primary health care as an important health-system priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Primary_Health_Care_Services_Are_Commonly_Provided\"><\/span>What Primary Health Care Services Are Commonly Provided?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Routine health consultations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antenatal and postnatal care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child health services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HIV and tuberculosis services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic disease management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental-health support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medicine dispensing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community outreach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referral services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Challenges_Affect_Primary_Healthcare_in_South_Africa\"><\/span>What Challenges Affect Primary Healthcare in South Africa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenges may include worker shortages, unequal access, waiting times, medicine stockouts, infrastructure limitations, weak referral systems, transport barriers and differences between rural and urban resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more detailed discussion, read the Regenesys Insights guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/challenges-faced-by-primary-healthcare\"><strong>challenges faced by primary healthcare in South Africa<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Primary_Health_Care_Be_Strengthened\"><\/span>How Can Primary Health Care Be Strengthened?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen the healthcare workforce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve medicine and supply systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand community outreach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen referral systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use technology appropriately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support community participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address social determinants of health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Understand_Primary_Health_Care_Principles\"><\/span>Who Should Understand Primary Health Care Principles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowledge of primary healthcare can be particularly useful for healthcare professionals, public-health practitioners, community health workers, programme coordinators, NGO staff, healthcare administrators and health-sciences students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People exploring the wider healthcare field can also read Regenesys Insights&#8217; guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/reginsights\/what-is-health-science\"><strong>what health science is and the careers it includes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Study_a_Primary_Health_Care_Course\"><\/span>Why Study a Primary Health Care Course?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>primary health care course<\/strong> can help learners understand how equity, prevention, participation, technology and collaboration work together within real healthcare systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structured study can be useful for healthcare professionals and people involved in community and public-health programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_Primary_Health_Care_Principles_at_Regenesys\"><\/span>Study Primary Health Care Principles at Regenesys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regenesys.net\/primary-health-care-principles\"><strong>Regenesys Primary Health Care Principles Short Learning Programme<\/strong><\/a> provides an introduction to primary health care within the South African context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme is currently delivered online over three days and covers primary healthcare structure, equity, community participation, health promotion, disease prevention, appropriate technology, multisectoral collaboration and urban and rural healthcare resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regenesys currently lists 19 clinical Continuing Education Units and 5 ethical Continuing Education Units for the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prospective participants should confirm current programme information directly before enrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>principles of primary health care<\/strong> provide a foundation for healthcare systems that aim to be accessible, preventive, community-centred and responsive to people&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equity, community participation, health promotion, disease prevention, appropriate technology and multisectoral collaboration help connect individual healthcare with wider community wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding how these principles work can help healthcare professionals and other stakeholders contribute to stronger services and healthier communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion  root-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-1shn7 \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-1shn7\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-du1xk eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What are the main principles of primary health care?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>The main primary health care principles commonly include equity and access, community participation, health promotion, disease prevention, appropriate technology and multisectoral collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-ves1v eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">Why are primary health care principles important?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>They guide the development of services that focus on prevention, accessibility and people&#8217;s needs while encouraging community involvement and collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-7anky eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What is primary health care in South Africa?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n<p>Primary health care includes first-contact and community-based health services provided through clinics, community health centres, outreach programmes and related services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-8hbn4 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-1shn7\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\">What are the elements of primary health 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