This unique book is the first to bring together primary care experiences from around the world, with emphasis on non-Western regions. Utilising published articles that profile different countries' primary health care, accompanied by expert commentaries, the book consolidates global primary health care information over the past decade.

Part I: Introduction. 1. A Snapshot of Primary Health Care Around the World. Part II: Methods. 2. International Comparisons of Primary Health Care Policy: Experiences and Methodology. 3. International Collaboration in Innovating Health Systems. 4. Variation Matters and Should Be Included in Health Care Research for Comparison and Outcomes. Part III: Regional Profiles of Countries of the World. 5. Africa. 6. Asia-Pacific. 7. East Mediterranean. 8. Europe. 9. Ibero-America. 10. North America: Canada. 11. North America: US. 12. North America: Mexico. 13. South Asia. 14. Conclusions: From Regional Experiences to Policy and Implementation. Part IV: From Data to Policy.15.Analysis of Findings in Asia. 16. Analysis of South-South Collaboration in Africa. 17. Coping with Political Scepticism. 18. Primary Health Care to Contribute to Universal Health Coverage. Part V: Conclusions. 19. What Have We Learned and What Are the Next Priorities?