ASSESSMENT OF THE ACCESSIBILITY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN GILGIT BALITISTAN; DELIVERY ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

The primary health care is referred to the healthcare, provided for the community as an initial approach to a medical staff. It centres on the well-being and fulfilment of basic preferences of communities, families and individuals. The primary health care addresses the broader determinants which are comprehensive and interrelated aspects of social, mental and physical aspects. The basic principles of primary health care are public participation, their accessibility; appropriate technology and the use of intersect oral cooperation. In view of the underlying factors this research is conducted with the objectives of assessing the accessibilities puff primary health care in district Gilgit. The delivery issues and challenges are addressed using the mix method approach, where the qualitative and quantitative techniques are significantly applied. The research finds that primary health care is a deprived sector in Gilgit district and it requires inclusive appraisal with the development of new primary health care facilities. The revised PHCs can support the major diseases or the pandemics like COVID-19 by capturing the immediate local population. It is recommended that PHCs be established in accordance with the status of population in the selected area and tensile of district Gilgit. This will have intimidating impressions on the health and well-being of patients affected both by pandemics and common diseases.