Strengthening Primary Health Care to Promote Early Childhood Development

During the first 1,000 days, young children and caregivers have a myriad of touchpoints within the health system. Leveraging these moments to promote nurturing care interventions that are not consistently emphasized in primary health care (PHC) — such as responsive caregiving, safety and security, and opportunities for early learning — can alter their developmental trajectories. This practical global resource aims to support national and sub-national planning for promoting young children’s development in PHC. It highlights opportunities to leverage primary health care platforms and provides concrete examples and guidance for delivering interventions that promote nurturing care for early childhood development.