title: Primary health care networks in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
abstract: The progress towards achieving health for all in the Islamic Republic of Iran is reported in this paper with particular reference to primary health care networks. The establishment of the networks is outlined and the vital elements within the system described, such as the community health workers (behvarz) and the health information system. Areas of achievement are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Teheran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shadpour
mesh_terms: D003150:Community Health Workers / Q000458:organization & administration; D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006285:Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D007492:Iran; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*