Ariana Childs Graham, Director of the Primary Healthcare Initiative at PAI, shares her thoughts on primary health care (PHC) as the foundation of all health systems and the role of the Primary Health Care Global Strategy Group (PHCGSG) in increasing recognition and support for PHC in the global development arena and advocating for PHC as a foundational pillar of universal health coverage.

“A building is only as strong as it’s foundation. The foundation for universal health coverage (UHC) in Kenya is primary health care (PHC),” said Dr.

At this critical moment for health systems everywhere, the PHCPI Secretariat is thrilled to award micro-grants to 13 organizations who are leading critical work to drive greater action, investment, accountability and improvement for strong primary health care in 2022. 

In the last few months, the Allies Improving PHC have grown to 125+ organizations, reminded leaders that PHC is a “3-for-1” investment in Health for All, and congratulated 13 winners of PHC advocacy micro-grants. Now, we are excited to continue this momentum by welcoming and congratulating the new Advisors to the Allies Improving PHC.