Urbanisation and health services: developing a new model of primary health care in Goma (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Autor: Kahindo Mbeva, Jean-Bosco, Ahadi, Simbi, Vitale, Mara, Prudence, Mitangala Ndeba, Coppieters, Yves, Chinnici, Daniela, Lambert, Hélène
Zdroj: Cities & Health; January 2022, Vol. 6 Issue: 1 p57-61, 5p
Abstrakt: ABSTRACTIn this article, we present the process leading to the pilot test of a new primary health care services model in Goma (DRC). This new model proposes the introduction of a multidisciplinary team in the urban health centres to offer comprehensive and better-quality patient care. Our contribution highlights the importance of an in-depth analysis of the urban context for the implementation of a new model of care, and the usefulness of a constructive dialogue and active participation of all relevant stakeholders. Our analysis informs launches new research perspectives on the improvement of health care services access in the urban areas.
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