title: Strengthening the backbone of primary health care.
abstract: This article discusses how to increase the effectiveness of district health systems, with particular reference to the setting of priorities and targets, the realization of various forms of joint action, and the improvement of management and other skills.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tarimo
authors.forename: F G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Fowkes
mesh_terms: D003153:Community Health Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000078329:Workforce