Alma Ata Declaration

The Alma Ata Declaration (pronounced: /ˈɑːlmə ˈɑːtɑː/ dek-luh-rey-shuhn) is a significant milestone in the field of public health. The declaration was adopted at the International Conference on Primary Health Care, held in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan in 1978.

Etymology

The term "Alma Ata" is derived from the city where the declaration was adopted, Alma-Ata, the former capital of Kazakhstan. The word "declaration" is from the Latin declarare, meaning "to make clear".

Definition

The Alma Ata Declaration is a major milestone towards achieving better health services for all, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in society. It emphasizes the importance of primary health care as the key to achieving the goal of "Health for All" by the year 2000.

Related Terms

Primary Health Care: The Alma Ata Declaration emphasizes the importance of primary health care in achieving better health outcomes for all.
Health for All: This is the ultimate goal of the Alma Ata Declaration, aiming to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health care services to all individuals and communities.
World Health Organization: The Alma Ata Declaration was adopted at a conference co-sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
United Nations Children's Fund: Along with the WHO, UNICEF co-sponsored the conference where the Alma Ata Declaration was adopted.

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Alma Ata Declaration