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The 1978 Declaration of Alma-Ata [1], issued at the International Conference on Primary Health Care*, held at Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan (former Soviet Union), is a landmark in public health. By stating that health is a fundamental human right, the declaration promoted interest and action in the field of public health, specifically primary health care. While it highlighted maternal child health and infectious disease control, it also clearly addressed chronic illness care, the availability of appropriate pharmaceuticals, and the need for preventive, curative and rehabilitative services. The Declaration of Alma-Ata encouraged coordinated efforts between various sectors, members of the community or civil society and healthcare workers to realize its vision of Health for All. The main features of the Declaration of Alma-Ata are listed in Table 1. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.