Atención primaria en salud entre Ecuador y México

Abstract

The present research aims to establish the relevance of primary health care as a minimum coverage guarantee in the healthcare systems of Ecuador and Mexico. The research is related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, categorized into 17 objectives, focusing specifically on goal three (health and well-being), which sets out 9 targets, selecting target 3.8: "achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all" (World Health Organization, 2023). The main objective is to identify the coverage guarantees of primary health care as a fundamental human right in the legal framework of Ecuador and Mexico; the specific objectives are as follows: • Define Primary Health Care Coverage in the Health sector between Ecuador and Mexico, identifying how quality services are guaranteed. • Compare the coverage guarantees in Primary Health Care between Ecuador and Mexico, recognized as a fundamental right. The research methodology to be implemented is a qualitative and descriptive method since it involves an analysis of coverage guarantees between Ecuador and Mexico. It is concluded that to achieve continuity and access to primary health care, it is imperative that work be comprehensive and coordinated among the public administration, the health sector, and the community at large, especially by public authorities who provide health networks to be effective and appropriate to the population's needs. Both Mexico and Ecuador have sought to strengthen their healthcare systems over the years; however, shortcomings are still evident regarding the quality, equity, and access to healthcare services. Key words. Primary health care. Coverage in primary health care. Coverage guarantees.