For example, elements of PAC should be made available at the smallest health units of the healthcare system to serve as the entry point for women in need of services. For PAC services to be sustainable, they must be built on a solid base of quality service provision. The community also plays an important role in ensuring sustainability of any PAC program. Mobilizing community resources and support for PAC services is a key factor. For example, in countries where patients are accustomed to paying for care, reasonable fees may be charged to those who can afford to pay for the services.
Clients are generally willing to pay if the services provided are of good quality.
In coming years, involvement of the private sector is expected to increase availability of and access to PAC services because private sector providers already supply a substantial portion of these services in many countries. All rights reserved.