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This paper aimed to identify the implications derived from the strengths and weaknesses observed in Iran\u2019s primary healthcare (PHC) programmes during the pandemic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This was a qualitative study conducted in 2021. 13 semistructured interviews were held with Iranian healthcare policymakers and executive managers, selected via snowball sampling, using the World Health Organization\u2019s analytical framework. Finally, a thematic analysis was conducted on the interview data.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The thematic analysis of the findings yielded five major themes: revision of healthcare financing, redefining education and research in primary healthcare, redefinition of primary healthcare, development of a new model for family medicine, and community engagement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Addressing vertical inequality in Iran\u2019s healthcare system was delineated to be crucial. Meanwhile, multiple strategies including enhancing family physicians\u2019 knowledge and skills, decentralising decision-making, empowering them and involving communities in healthcare planning were presented to improve PHC and family medicine. 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