Elements of primary healthcare | MDS entrance preaparations

Elements of primary healthcare include all of the following, except:

A. Adequate supply of safe water and basic sanitation.

B. Providing essential drugs
C. Sound referral system.
D. Health education.

     Ans  (C) 

      Sound referral system.: 

      The concept of primary health care came into limelight in 1978 following an international conference in Alma- Ata (USSR).

• The primary health care approach is based on principles of social equity, nationwide coverage, self reliance, inter-sectorial co-ordination and people’s involvement in planning.