What community-level primary healthcare strategy was adopted nationwide by Ghana in 1999 to deliver essential healthcare directly to rural doorsteps?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound
- Step 1: CHPS was pioneered through pilot trials at the Navrongo Health Research Centre in the Upper East Region. Step 2. Community Health Officers (CHOs) live in rural community compounds to provide immunization, maternal care, and family planning. Answer: The Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound. Why not the others: Barefoot doctors operated in revolutionary China; Mobile Clinic Patrol and Outreach Clinic are ad hoc services.
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