Alma-Ata Declaration

The Alma-Ata Declaration, made in 1978 during a conference in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, emphasized the importance of primary healthcare for achieving health for all people worldwide. It advocated that healthcare should be accessible, affordable, and relevant to the communities it serves. The declaration called for governments to take responsibility for the health of their populations and highlighted the need for international cooperation to tackle health issues. It was a significant step towards recognizing health as a fundamental human right and promoting equitable health systems globally.