Primary healthcare is the cornerstone of any healthcare system. It is the first point of contact between patients and the healthcare system, and it is where most of the health promotion, disease prevention, and early detection of health problems occur. Hospitals, on the other hand, are usually associated with providing secondary or tertiary healthcare services, such as specialized medical care and advanced diagnostic and treatment procedures. However, hospitals also have a significant contribution to the improvement of primary healthcare. In this article, we will discuss the role of hospitals in primary healthcare and how they can contribute to improving the quality of primary healthcare services.
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