Rural health care is not the same as urban health care. There are specific needs and problems which require a specific focus of attention.
Strategies
5.1.1 There should be development and implementation of
national rural health strategies with central government support through co-operative
involvement of communities, doctors and other health professionals, hospitals,
medical schools, professional organisations and governments at all levels.
5.1.2 Governments must develop and adequately fund rural
health departments which deal with the specific health service needs of the
rural areas and develop rural friendly approaches to health issues. These should
coordinator and avoid duplication.
5.1.3 There should be development of appropriate needs-based
and culturally-sensitive rural health care resources with local community involvement,
regional co-operation and government support.
5.1.4 Policies and requirements of governments should
be tailored to the capacity and needs of rural areas
5.1.5 Government policies should encourage the development
of general practice and in particular, rural general practice.