Abstract: Though different countries have different health care systems, primary health care is the first level of health services to the community that plays an important role in global health care scenario. Primary health care system is imperative for the wellbeing of the people and development in any country. Among the states in India, Kerala made significant achievements in the field of primary health care services and the health model of Kerala also got worldwide acclaim and acceptance. Therefore, this chapter makes an attempt to depict the progress of primary health care system in Kerala over the years. A comparison of the Primary health care system of India and Kerala is attempted on the basis of the growth of health centres, average rural population served by these centres, number of doctors, health assistants and health workers; and the primary health care services being rendered to the people.
Keywords: Primary health care system, Community health centres, Primary health centres, Sub centres.
Title: Growth of Primary Health Care System in Kerala- A comparison with India
Author: Dr. Suby Elizabeth Oommen
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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