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Primary Health Care Challenges in Managing Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases: A Comprehensive Literature
Farhad Sattar Mohammed1, Sina Valiee2, Adel Fatemi3
1Department of Health Care Management, School of Medical Sciences and Technologies, Sciences and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|October 15, 2025
Summary
Strengthening primary healthcare is crucial for combating infectious diseases. Lessons from past pandemics emphasize coordinated efforts, resource management, and robust communication for better global health preparedness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases pose significant global public health threats.
- These diseases cause increased mortality and substantial economic strain on healthcare systems worldwide.
- Primary healthcare initiatives are vital for managing these challenges across diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review primary healthcare strategies for combating infectious diseases.
- To analyze healthcare system experiences with emerging and re-emerging diseases.
- To identify key lessons for enhancing future public health responses.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was performed across major international databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase).
- Data extraction followed the World Health Organization's (WHO) 6-building block framework for health system strengthening.
- Fifty-seven studies were included in the final analysis.
Main Results:
- Coordinated national/international efforts and public trust are essential.
- Innovation and resource optimization are needed for community health services.
- Support for healthcare personnel, medication/equipment access, reliable communication, and sustainable funding are critical.
Conclusions:
- Learning from pandemics is vital for strengthening healthcare systems and preparedness.
- Enhanced primary healthcare responses are necessary for future public health crises.
- The review provides a roadmap for improving global health security against infectious diseases.
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