BUILDING RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE

Primary health care (PHC) plays a crucial role in national and global health systems, especially amid increasingly complex health challenges today. By focusing on accessibility, quality, and service efficiency, PHC can significantly contribute to better health outcomes and a more resilient health system. Various priorities for implementing PHC policies have emerged, including enhancing collaboration between public and private sectors, improving information exchange through technology and health literacy, establishing quality evaluation systems, and promoting community-based training programs. However, challenges such as workforce shortages, particularly in rural areas, and poor coordination between primary and secondary health services must be addressed. Keywords: Health Insurance, Health System, Primary Health Care