Question

PHC stands for __________.
A. Preventable health centre
B. Primary health centre
C. Primary health council
D. Poors health centre
E. Primary Health Care

Answer 1

Hint:Primary health care (PHC) is the medium by which we will attain universal health coverage as a part of United Nations sustainable development goals for 2030. Universal health coverage means that each one of us can get essential medical and health services without facing any financial hardships.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer with the help of the above stated hint.
Preventable health centre:- Preventable health centre is not the intended full form of PHC. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Primary health centre:- Primary health centre is not the intended full form of PHC. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Primary health council:- Primary health council is not the intended full form of PHC. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Poors health centre:- Poors health centre is not the intended full form of PHC. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Primary Health Care:- Primary health care is the intended full form of PHC. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option E.
Note:Primary health care is the most basic package to cover the essential health needs of an individual. It provides essential health services and products to manage illness, promote health and prevention of diseases. It covers about 80 percent of the health needs of an individual in their lifetime.