Sustainable Development Goal 3

ENSURING A HEALTHY LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND PROMOTING THEIR WELL-BEING

Health is the goal, prerequisite and outcome of sustainable development. Its promotion is an imperative of humanity and a component of good governance – both in industrialized and developing countries.
However, the challenges in healthcare remain significant. For example, around 16,000 young children still die every day worldwide, very many of them from diseases that are preventable today. Improving the health situation of people is therefore one of the most important tasks.

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What are the sub-goals?

By 2030, significantly reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.

By 2030, end preventable deaths in newborns and children under 5 years of age, with a target to be pursued by all countries to reduce neonatal mortality to at least 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least 25 per 1,000 live births.

By 2030, eliminate AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria epidemics and neglected tropical diseases, and combat hepatitis, waterborne diseases, and other communicable diseases.

By 2030, reduce premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases by one-third through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.
Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, namely substance abuse and the harmful use of alcohol.
Halve the number of deaths and injuries resulting from road accidents worldwide by 2020.
By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health care, including family planning, information and education, and the inclusion of reproductive health in national policies and programs.
Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
Reduce global maternal mortality to below 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030.

How is the goal to be achieved?

SDG 3 is to be met by, among other things, implementing the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Developing countries that are significantly affected by certain communicable and non-communicable diseases should have access to affordable medicines and vaccines. Significantly increase health financing and recruitment, education, training, and retention of health workers in developing countries. All countries should strengthen their capacity in early warning, risk mitigation, and management of national and global health risks.

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