Alma-Ata Declaration on "Health for All" adopted at International Conference on Primary Health Care.
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**Alma-Ata Declaration on "Health for All" Adopted at International Conference on Primary Health Care**
The Alma-Ata Declaration, adopted in 1978 at the International Conference on Primary Health Care in Alma-Ata (now Almaty, Kazakhstan), stands as a historic milestone in global health. This declaration firmly established the concept of "Health for All" as a universal human right and set the foundation for primary health care as the key to achieving this goal. It emphasized that health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. The declaration called for urgent action by all governments, health and development workers, and the global community to promote and protect the health of all people.
A groundbreaking aspect of the Alma-Ata Declaration was its recognition of the social, economic, and political determinants of health. It advocated for community participation, intersectoral collaboration, and equitable access to essential health services. The declaration inspired generations of public health policy and laid the groundwork for future global initiatives like universal health coverage. Despite the passage of time, the principles of Alma-Ata remain highly relevant today, reminding the world that true progress in health care comes from inclusive, community-driven, and rights-based approaches.
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Primary Reference: Declaration of Alma-Ata

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