International Health
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 31-36 , September 2009

Lessons from community participation in health programmes: a review of the post Alma-Ata experience

  • Susan B. Rifkin

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    • Corresponding Author InformationOrchard Cottage, Dundas Farm, Elmsted, Ashford TN25 5KW, UK.

Received 2 February 2009 ,Accepted 20 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.inhe.2009.02.001

International Health
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 31-36 , September 2009

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