What is Sustainability, Third objective of the UN 2030 agenda: Health and Wellbeing

THEUnited Nations 2030 agenda It placed as a global objective that of “Satisfying the needs of the present generation without compromising those of the future generation”, this is the diktat of our times. Health and well-being, third objective: "To ensure health and well-being for everyone and for all ages"

The need for a sustainable and environmentally friendly economic growth it took shape in the early XNUMXs, when society became aware of the fact that the traditional model of development would cause the collapse of the earth's ecosystem in the long term.

Over the years, the international community's environmental efforts, including the Paris Climate Agreement, have demonstrated concretely that the limits of the planet are real. And so, the new development model has founded its foundations on respect for the future.

Goal 3: To ensure a healthy life and promote the well-being of all at all ages

The MDGs have made a significant contribution to improving health globally by supporting the fight against diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Since 2000, deaths from malaria have decreased by, for example, 60 percent. However, in many areas the results are still below expectations, such as in reducing the infant and maternal mortality rate. 

Experience with the MDGs teaches that health issues should not be considered individually, but with an overall vision. There is evidence that education and food security affect the success of health care programs. Goal 3, in addition to furthering the efforts of the MDGs with regard to infant and maternal mortality and communicable diseases such as AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, also includes instructions for combating non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, as well as for the prevention of road accidents and drug abuse. Everyone should have access to good health services and medicines and be protected from financial risks. Access to treatment in sexual diseases and reproductive medicine must also be guaranteed by 2030, including services such as family planning, information and education on these issues. 

3.1: By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality rate to less than 70 for every 100.000 live births

3.2: By 2030, end preventable deaths of infants and children under 5 years of age. All countries should seek to reduce neonatal mortality to at least 12 for every 1.000 live births and the mortality of children under 5 to at least 25 per 1.000 live births

3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases; combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases

3.4: By 2030, reduce premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases by a third through prevention and treatment and promote well-being and mental health

3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol

3.6: By 2020, halve the global number of deaths and injuries as a result of road accidents

3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health care services, including family planning, information, education and integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs

3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including protection from financial risks, access to essential quality health care services and safe, effective, quality and affordable access to basic medicines and vaccines for all

3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and from contamination and pollution of air, water and soil

3.a: Strengthen the implementation of the Regulatory Framework of the World Health Organization Convention on Tobacco Control in an appropriate manner in all countries

3.b: Support the research and development of vaccines and drugs for communicable and non-communicable diseases which mainly affect developing countries; provide access to essential and affordable medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to make full use of the provisions of the Agreement on Business Aspects of Rights of Intellectual Property containing the so-called "flexibilities" to protect public health and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all

3.c: Considerably increase funding for health care and for the selection, training, development and retention of health personnel in developing countries, especially the least developed and small island developing states

3.d: Strengthen the ability of all countries, especially developing countries, to alert in advance, reduce and manage health-related risks, both nationally and globally

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