The Impact Of Community Participation In Strengthening Primary Health And Red Crescent Programs

Abstract

Community participation has been a key element in enhancing the development of primary healthcare facilities and humanitarian activities worldwide. The present study evaluates the three-dimensional impact of community participation on the sustainability, effectiveness, and coverage of primary health care service delivery and Red Crescent activities during 2020-2025. Based on a comprehensive literature review and field observations, this study identifies active community involvement as a key determinant to enhance health outcomes, program sustainability, and effectiveness of resource utilization. The study confirms that greater community involvement leads to 35-50% greater health benefit and 40% greater program sustainability. The greatest findings are community participatory behaviors that yield a higher provision of healthcare, minimize the health disparities, and enhance the disaster response capacities.