A village seizes the reins of health care.
The setting-based approach to health promotion and education has been adopted in an Albanian village. The project requires a high degree of self-determination and self-help. External support comes from the International Islamic Relief Organization. Encouraging progress is being made as villagers acquire a wide range of skills, connected not only with the provision of care but also with such matters as fund-raising, health education and relations with public and private bodies.
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Department of Family and Community Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
D000415:Albania; D003150:Community Health Workers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003256:Community Participation; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006292:Health Priorities; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012066:Relief Work / Q000458:organization & administration