PHC Approach PHC LEVERS PHC Results
PHC LEVERS
Strategic levers
Description
Immunization actions to support this lever
Strategic levers
Political commitment & leadership
Description
Political commitment and leadership that place primary health care at the heart of efforts to attain universal health coverage and that recognize the broad contribution of primary health care to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Immunization actions to support this lever
Promote within government systems the importance of immunization as an essential component of PHC, its importance in helping to expand the reach of PHC, and the importance of PHC expansion in helping to expand the reach of immunizations.
Strategic levers
Governance & policy frameworks
Description
Governance structures, policy frameworks, and regulation in support of primary health care that build partnerships within and across sectors, and promote community leadership and mutual accountability.
Immunization actions to support this lever
Develop national immunization strategies in collaboration with PHC stakeholders, CSOs, and multi-sectoral partners. Ensure EPI programs participate in the development of PHC strategies and national health plans.
Strategic levers
Funding & allocation of resources
Description
Adequate and sustainable financing for PHC that is allocated to maximize financing protection, promote equity, and enable access to high-quality care and services.
Immunization actions to support this lever
Ensure that sufficient funding for immunization is integrated into domestic, public budgets for overall PHC. Advocate for flexible overseas development assistance (e.g., Gavi) that is aligned with the overall PHC planning process and goals and not limited solely for immunization. Advocate for increased funding for PHC with an emphasis on strengthening the health workforce and supporting the coordination functions required for effective integration of services.
Strategic levers
Engagement of communities & other stakeholders
Description
Engagement of communities and other stakeholders from all sectors to define problems and solutions and prioritize actions through policy dialogue.
Immunization actions to support this lever
Use community engagement opportunities through CSOs, community health workers, health committees, local civil authorities, elected officials, and community leaders’ networks to simultaneously promote immunization and other PHC interventions.
