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Achieving positive health outcomes in such contexts depends on a dynamic interplay of biopsychosocio-ecological factors influencing individuals, organizations, and society. These factors contribute to delays in seeking, reaching, and receiving care. Moreover, a mismatch often exists between problem-solving, learning needs, culture of primary care teams, and the frameworks used by educators and policymakers in health system design. In this context, an interprofessional group of primary care and health system practitioners, educators, and researchers presents an illustrative case of a tribal adolescent girl in rural Rajasthan, India. Her diagnosis, referral, and recovery were successfully managed by a rural primary care team comprising a physician, physiotherapist, community nurse, counselor, and outreach workers. Using the \u201cThree Delays Framework\u201d, we analyzed the team\u2019s functioning that enabled early recognition and effective management of a complex condition. 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