Alma atar declaration of health promotion: a tool in emergency preparedness for prevention and mitigation of re-emerging infectious disease outbreaks

Abstract

Alma-Ata Declaration stated that health is a fundamental human right and stressed the relevance of addressing political, socio-cultural and socio-economic determinants of health. The Declaration defined Primary Health Care (PHC) as an essential healthcare made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community, through their full participation and at a cost the community and country can afford. This review evaluated the impact of Alma Atar Declaration on health promotion emergency preparedness for prevention and mitigation of re-emerging infectious disease outbreaks in Nigeria. Previous literatures were reviewed using search engines including google scholar, Mendeley reference library, and Pubmed. Results showed that Alma-Ata Declaration had significant impact on global health policy, structuring health as a holistic, human rights-based issue. Many countries adopted PHC strategies such as expanding immunization programs, maternal and child health services, and community-based intervention programmes in prevention and control of infectious diseases by empowering individuals and communities with knowledge, skills, and resources required to protect their own health and reduce disease transmission. The integrated approach ensures that PHC services are delivered alongside other essential health interventions, including maternal and child health and nutrition programs in order to strengthen health systems, improve resource efficiency, community trust, and vaccine acceptance.