[The role of nursing in primary health care].

Abstract

The contribution of Nursing for Primary Health Care is examined and valued. The important WHO Resolutions for Nursing/Midwifery Personnel are mentioned and analysed. The activities of the Nursing Unit of WHO/EURO are described and also those of International Council of Nurses for the promotion of Nursing Leadership in PHC. Finally the necessary changes in nursing education and nursing practice which will enable nurses to play their important role in the development of the new PHC programs in the country are stated.