Overview
What is PHC Coalition?
The Primary Healthcare Coalition (PHC Coalition) is a global, inclusive advocacy platform dedicated to advancing primary healthcare (PHC) as a foundation of universal health coverage and resilient health systems. In a fragmented global health environment marked by funding gaps and disconnected services, IPHC offers a cost-effective, equity-driven, and cross-cutting solution.
Hosted by the Infectious Disease Alliance (IDA), the coalition convenes civil society, governments, multilateral institutions, donors, the private sector, and communities to champion policy, financing, and implementation strategies that make integrated care a reality for all—especially for marginalized populations.
VISION
A world where primary healthcare is universally accessible, integrated across sectors, and responsive to the needs of every individual—laying the foundation for health equity, security, and sustainable development.
MISSION
To unite stakeholders from civil society, government, multilateral institutions, and the private sector in advancing integrated primary healthcare as a core pillar of national and global health strategies.
Objectives
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Advocate for progressive policies and increased financing to embed integrated primary healthcare in health systems.
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Promote equitable service delivery models that prioritize the needs of underserved and marginalized populations.
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Generate, curate, and disseminate actionable evidence to inform policy and practice.
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Strengthen community-based health systems and frontline health workforce capacities.
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Champion scalable innovations and sustainable solutions that enhance PHC delivery and impact.
Involvement
Why Join the PHC Coalition?
Influence high-level advocacy agendas at WHA, UNGA, the World Health Summit, and more.
Advance Inclusion and Equity
Co-develop inclusive primary health policies that center underserved and marginalized communities.
Build Partnerships
Connect with like-minded stakeholders across sectors and regions to exchange knowledge and strategies.
Gain Strategic Visibility
Participate in global dialogues, summits, and campaigns that raise your organization’s impact.
Drive Long-Term Change
Be part of a movement that advocates sustainable, people-centered health systems worldwide
Core Features and Structure
Host Organization Responsibilities
IDA serves as the host organization for the PHC Coalition, leveraging its extensive expertise in global advocacy, coalition-building, and policy engagement. As host, IDA is entrusted with several key responsibilities to ensure the coalition's effectiveness and sustainability:
Convening and Coordination
organize and facilitate the coalition’s monthly meetings, ensuring regular and productive dialogue among members. These meetings will serve as a platform for strategic alignment, information exchange, and collaborative planning.
Strategic Communication and Advocacy
lead the coalition’s communication efforts, including the development of joint advocacy messages, policy briefs, digital campaigns, and engagement strategies for global, regional, and national platforms. It will also coordinate the coalition’s visibility at key events such as the World Health Assembly, the UN General Assembly, and major health financing forums.
Partnership Development
actively engage in identifying and fostering new partnerships across sectors, regions, and thematic areas, broadening the coalition’s reach and strengthening its collective impact. This includes outreach to governments, philanthropic organizations, private sector actors, and civil society groups.
Focal Point and Secretariat
Acting as the main point of contact for all PHC Coalition-related activities, IDA will provide ongoing administrative and strategic support to coalition members. It will manage internal communication channels, maintain records of discussions and action points, and ensure follow-through on commitments made by the coalition.
Member Responsibilities
As a collaborative and action-oriented network, members of the PHC Coalition are invited to:
Join bi-monthly online meetings and contribute to four in-person convenings annually (WHA, UNGA, WHS, and European Parliament in January).
Shape meeting agendas by contributing priority themes, regional concerns, and advocacy goals.
Participate in working groups, policy co-creation, and joint campaigns aligned with IPHC advancement.
Share relevant experiences, research, and practices that benefit the coalition’s learning and action.
Support visibility efforts through joint publications, events, and stakeholder mobilization.
The PHC Coalition recognizes the diversity of its members and is committed to a flexible engagement approach that respects each organization’s capacity and regional context.
GFHC Meetings Details
The PHC Coalition will convene monthly virtual meetings to maintain momentum and ensure real-time collaboration. Each meeting’s agenda will be co-created between IDA and members, ensuring all voices and priorities are equitably reflected.
In addition to these monthly engagements, four in-person gatherings will occur annually at:
May
World Health Assembly
September
UN General Assembly
October
World Health Summit
January
European Parliament Health Week
These sessions will offer dedicated space for policy dialogue, strategic planning, and coalition-building
Main Activities
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Global and regional advocacy campaigns
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Online policy actions and communications
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Strategic engagement in global health conferences and events
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Convening and contributing to regional and national advocacy forums
Advocacy Focus Areas
Policy Engagement
Promote the inclusion of IPHC in national health strategies and budget frameworks. Advocate for cost-effective, equity-centered primary care models linked to UHC and SDG goals.
Multilateral Coordination
Align efforts with WHO, World Bank, UNICEF, UHC2030, and other actors to embed IPHC into major health financing and delivery initiatives.
Innovative Financing
Support new approaches such as blended finance, social impact bonds, and CSR strategies that channel investments into primary care services.
Private Sector Engagement
Collaborate with health technology firms, pharmaceutical companies, and investors to expand IPHC access and innovation.
Global Dialogues and Forums
Maintain a strong presence at WHA, UNGA, and WHS to assess progress and shape the global health agenda with IPHC at its core.
Engagement
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Global Events
PHC Coalition will ensure a visible presence at key global platforms including:
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World Health Assembly
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United Nations General Assembly
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World Health Summit
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Replenishment conferences and high-level roundtables
These engagements aim to sustain momentum, encourage new partnerships, and advocate for strategic investments.
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Regional and National Advocacy
the PHC Coalition will support and coordinate regionally anchored and nationally led advocacy activities to:
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Advocate for the integration of IPHC into domestic health policies and budgets
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Encourage increased domestic investment and external funding commitments to strengthen primary healthcare systems
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Mobilize local civil society, health actors, and community leaders in support of inclusive and equitable healthcare
Upcoming Events
Coalition Launch
The Primary Healthcare Coalition was officially launched at the event “Health Without Borders – Integrated Primary Healthcare for All,” held on Monday, 19 May 2025, at the Civil Society Networking Space, Salle Nyon, in Geneva. Organized by IDA, Sightsavers, ASTMH, GHC, PATH, IDDC, YHO, and Amref Health Africa, the event marked the coalition’s public debut and served as a platform to catalyze cross-sectoral engagement for strengthening primary healthcare systems worldwide. The coalition aims to drive long-term, systemic change by promoting inclusive, accessible, and integrated primary healthcare for all. While the official launch has taken place, the coalition is continuing to formalize its membership with additional organizations. Stakeholders across health, development, and humanitarian sectors are encouraged to engage with this growing alliance to advance universal health coverage and equitable care delivery globally.
Contact Us
Athulya Pallipurath
Gender Equality in Health Committee Manager
Athulya Pallipurath is a healthcare professional with a background in clinical dentistry and public health from India, currently based in Copenhagen. At the Infectious Disease Alliance (IDA), she manages activities and events focused on Gender Equality in Health and the Primary Healthcare Coalition. Her clinical experience working with patients in India informs her strong commitment to equitable healthcare access. Passionate about bridging gaps in global health, Athulya combines practical insights with a public health perspective to advocate for inclusive, sustainable healthcare systems that serve all populations, especially those underserved and marginalized.