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2/2026 vol. 28
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Family Health Strategy and its impact on primary care: a scoping review

Erlina Wijayanti 1
,
Kholis Ernawati 1
,
Rifqatussaadah Rifqatussaadah 1
,
Rifda Wulansari 1
,
Yusnita Yusnita 1

  1. Public Health Department Medical Faculty of YARSI University Islamic University in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta,
    Indonesia

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review 2026; 28(2): 215–220

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/fmpcr.2026.161521
Data publikacji online: 2026/06/22
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