Strengthening Primary Healthcare in Jordan for Achieving Universal Health Coverage: A Need for Family Health Team Approach

Author:

Khader Yousef1ORCID,Al Nsour Mohannad2ORCID,Abu Khudair Sara3ORCID,Saad Randa2ORCID,Tarawneh Mohammad Rassoul4,Lami Faris5ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan

2. The Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network, Amman 11195, Jordan

3. Global Health and Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, 33520 Tampere, Finland

4. International Academy of Public Health (IAPH), Amman 11195, Jordan

5. Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Bab Al Muadham, Baghdad 00964, Iraq

Abstract

Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a strategic objective of the Jordanian government and has been prioritized in its strategies and plans. However, there are several challenges affecting primary healthcare in Jordan and the health system in general that prevent Jordan from achieving UHC. This paper highlights the importance of team-based care in the form of Family Health Teams (FHTs) to realize Jordan’s goal of achieving UHC. FHTs are a team-based approach that brings together diverse professionals to provide a comprehensive, efficient, patient-centered primary care system that meets the changing needs of Jordan’s population and refugees. However, the implementation of FHT may encounter obstacles, including individual, organizational, institutional, and external barriers. To overcome such obstacles, several actions and processes need to be taken, including political commitment and leadership, implementing good governance and policy frameworks, allocating resources and funding, multisectoral collaboration, and engagement of communities and stakeholders. The successful implementation of FHTs requires participation from government officials, parliamentarians, civil society, and influential community, religious, and business leaders. A strategic policy framework, effective oversight, coalition building, regulation, attention to system design, and accountability are also essential. In conclusion, adopting the FHT approach in Jordan’s Primary Healthcare system offers a promising path towards achieving UHC, improving healthcare access, quality, and efficiency while addressing the unique challenges faced by the country’s healthcare system.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Health Information Management,Health Informatics,Health Policy,Leadership and Management

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