Alma-Ata Conference

The Alma Ata Conference, held in 1978 in Kazakhstan, was a pivotal gathering where representatives from over 130 countries discussed global health issues. Its main outcome was the Declaration of Alma Ata, which emphasized the importance of primary healthcare as essential for achieving health for all people by the year 2000. The conference advocated for accessible, affordable, and community-based healthcare services, focusing on prevention and education rather than just treatment. It marked a significant step towards recognizing health as a fundamental human right and highlighted the need for international collaboration to address health disparities.