Primary level health facilities
Every year, millions of sick children are seen at first-level health facilities. Due to limited human capacity in low- and middle-income countries, and to minimal or non-existent diagnostic supports such as radiology and laboratory services, many children may be inadequately assessed and treated. IMCI was developed to allow high-quality treatment with limited resources.
The IMCI case management process follows these steps:
- Assess the child’s illness.
- Classify the illness based on signs.
- Identify treatment.
- Treat the child.
- Counsel the caretaker.
- Provide follow-up care.
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