Although the concept of community-based health (CBH) has been in existence for some time – at least since the Declaration of Alma Ata in 1978, there has been little systematic research into CBH approaches and outcomes. This paper reviews international agencies’ policy and approaches to community-based health initiatvies as well as the thematic coverage of CBH interventions. A glossary of CBH terms is also set out. A document provided to SDC by the Swiss Tropical Institute

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