FULL REPORT & AT A GLANCE (2 page summary)
Strong primary health care (PHC) saves lives and money and makes health systems work
better for all people. The current COVID-19
crisis exacerbated pre-existing weaknesses and inflicted devastating health and economic costs. However, it also created a once-in-a-generation chance for transformational health-system change.
COVID-19 has exacerbated pre-existing distortions and exposed underlying system weaknesses. It has also highlighted the important role PHC must play during a health emergency through measures such as surveillance, testing and contact tracing, and in keeping hospitals from overfl owing with critically ill patients. Strong PHC systems are also key to the efficient delivery of crucial health services, including vaccinations.
Netherlands for the World Bank 
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