Strengthening local and national primary health care in the context of COVID-19

This project supports the World Health Organization in improving equitable health and well-being especially those experiencing marginalization and vulnerable populations in at least eight countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Project activities include: (1) designing and implementing innovative models of care for equitable access; and (2) providing technical assistance to implement guidance tools and training on key areas of primary healthcare system governance such as strengthening health workforce capacity.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened and more resilient equity-oriented genderresponsive and human rights-based essential health services in targeted countries particularly regarding COVID-response and recovery; and (2) strengthened and more resilient equity-oriented gender-responsive and human rights-based primary health care in targeted countries in the context of COVID 19 response and recovery.