Alma-Ata primary health care conference closes

The WHO report is dated 30 January 1978; its committee met in October 1977.

Her birth followed an in-vitro fertilization procedure undertaken by her parents and medical team.

Lesley Brown gave birth to Louise, whose conception had involved laboratory fertilization.

The successful birth showed that an IVF pregnancy could result in a healthy child.

The story includes Louise and Lesley Brown as well as the clinicians Steptoe and Edwards.

Its declaration presented accessible primary health care as central to achieving health for all.

The declaration emphasized participation by people in planning and implementing their own health care.

The conference connected health with equity, development and action beyond medical services.

Member states formally endorsed global eradication after extensive vaccination and surveillance campaigns.

The declaration recognized contributions by local health services and communities across many countries.