April 2022 – This research brief from the Lancet Commission on Financing Primary Health Care examines how health financing arrangements can better support equitable, people-centred primary health care (PHC). It highlights the need for increased and more effective investment in PHC, emphasizing financing approaches that prioritize equity, reduce out-of-pocket costs, and strengthen universal health coverage. Drawing on global evidence and country case studies, the brief outlines practical recommendations for designing financing systems that respond to the needs of individuals and communities while improving health outcomes.