The history of Alma-Ata Conference

Authors

  • David A. Tejada de Rivero Héroe de Salud Pública; Médico cirujano, Ex Sub-Director General de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, Coordinador General de la Conferencia Internacional sobre Atención Primaria de Salud de Alma Ata; Ex Ministro de Salud del Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v64i2098

Abstract

The historical account of the International Conference on Primary Health Care of Alma-Ata (Soviet Union) WHO/UNICEF, the most important international health policy event in the early 70’s that marked a milestone in public health in the world, is presented. It was attended by 134 countries, 67 international organizations and many non-governmental organizations. Unfortunately, China was the big absentee. At the end of the historical account, the Declaration of Alma-Ata 1978 is presented.

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Published

2018-09-28

How to Cite

Tejada de Rivero, D. A. (2018). The history of Alma-Ata Conference. The Peruvian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 64(3), 361–366. https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v64i2098

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Simposio a 40 años de Alma-Ata, conferencia internacional de atención primaria de la salud