IN SEARCH OF INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO INTERNATIONAL HEALTH

The community health program of the Aga Khan University in Pakistan is reviewed from the perspective of historic and present-day development s in primary health care based in and focused on the community. The ap proach commonly referred to as community-oriented primary health care involves the complementary functions of clinical practice and epidemio logy in partnership with the community. Encouragement and support by g overnments and other organizations for teaching and research in this f ield would ensure more adequate preparation of future practitioners an d health scientists for community-oriented primary health care and wou ld lead to improved health. Continuity of support for community health programs is important.