The Role of Primary Health Care in Reducing Health Inequities: A Case Study of Theni District in Tamil Nadu

Health is wealth for all living things in the world, we can’t refuse this statement. In recent days the peoples are paid more amount to the hospitals for their health issues. But all are not able to get those medical services, in this place the Primary Health Centres are occupying the service gap in health care industry. The Primary Health Care centres providing services at the initial stages of health issues. Prevention is better than cure is only possible by the services of Primary Health Care centres. Tamilnadu is the primer state in the health care system and providing valuable services to the patients. The district has a diverse population, including a significant number of people living in hilly and tribal areas, particularly around the Western Ghats. Theni’s hilly and remote areas present challenges in terms of accessibility and transportation, making it difficult in services. The present study covers the problems faced by patients of primary health care services of Theni district.