To improve primary care, ‘think globally, act locally’
The World Health Organization has reported over 1,500 attacks on healthcare infrastructure across 15 countries, highlighting the need for improved primary care. Canadian family physicians are being called upon to step up and provide equitable access to healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.
The World Health Organization has dealt with numerous attacks on healthcare infrastructure worldwide. Canada's family physicians are needed to improve primary care. Historically, global health focused on vaccine efforts and infectious diseases. However, infrastructure for ongoing health issues and routine check-ups must be optimized. The WHO's 2008 report 'Primary Health Care: Now More Than Ever' refocused attention on primary care delivery. Canadian health-care providers must understand their role in global health. Family medicine physicians are well-suited to improve health outcomes worldwide. They provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Dedicated training programs have grown over the past 30 years, with 155 countries now having family medicine training programs. The challenge is placing trained family physicians in community settings where they are most needed.
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