Effective delivery of primary health care (PHC) services depends on teams of multidisciplinary health workers operating as a unit.
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A key characteristic of comprehensive and effective primary health care (PHC) is the service delivery by multidisciplinary teams functioning as a unit.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become one of the leading causes of mortality globally, accounting for nearly 43 million deaths in 2021.
Primary health care (PHC) services delivered through multi-disciplinary teams of healthcare workers is global best practice for delivering comprehensive and integrated care. Health policy in India also emphasizes team-based approaches to delivering PHC.
IPSI’s support for the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) in Bhavnagar district aims to strengthen the quality of primary healthcare services by building the capacity of healthcare providers, improving adherence to NQAS standards, and promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across public health facilities.
The objective of IPSI’s support for the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) in Kalahandi district is to strengthen the quality of primary healthcare services by building district ownership, enhancing the capacity of health-care providers, and institutionalizing continuous quality improvement systems.
The India Primary Health Care Support Initiative (IPSI) partnered with the District Medical and Health Office in West Garo Hills to strengthen NQAS readiness across six Health & Wellness Centres (HWCs) nominated by the district.
The second round of the Capacity Building Programme “Using Data for Managers in Health” was conducted from 3rd to 6th June 2026 at Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, under the India Primary Health Care Support Initiative (IPSI).
A three-day in-person training for district and block officers was conducted in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, starting May 21, 2026.
On June 3–4, 2026, a team from the Uttar Pradesh Technical Support Unit (UPTSU) and Jhpiego undertook a two-day field visit to West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, to observe the implementation of the Primary Health Teams Coaching Program.