In recent years, significant progress has been made in enhancing people’s health. The SDG objective for under-5 mortalities has already been reached or is on pace to be reached in 146 of 200 nations or regions. Since 2010, the number of AIDS-related deaths worldwide has decreased by 52% because to effective HIV therapy, and 47 nations have eradicated at least one neglected tropical illness. Nonetheless, disparities in access to healthcare continue to exist. Goal 3 has been hampered by the COVID-19 epidemic and other continuing challenges. Malaria and tuberculosis deaths have risen relative to pre-pandemic levels, and childhood immunization rates have dropped the most in thirty years. By 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals boldly pledge to eradicate the epidemics of malaria, AIDS, TB, and other infectious diseases. Achieving universal health care and giving everyone access to safe, reasonably priced medications and immunizations are the goals.

Increased investment in health systems is required to overcome these setbacks, solve long-standing health care deficiencies, aid in countries’ recovery, and foster resilience against potential health risks. Availability of vital health services A sizable section of the world’s population still does not have access to essential medical care. It is essential to address discrepancies in order to close this gap and guarantee equitable healthcare delivery. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goal goals and our shared goal of Health for All, we must address a number of determinants of health, such as environmental and commercial factors.

How can we accomplish these goals?

Although it takes a tremendous effort to ensure everyone leads healthy lifestyles, the advantages exceed the drawbacks. Healthy economies are built on the backs of healthy people. To anticipate and address health issues, nations everywhere are required to act swiftly and forcefully.

This is particularly important when it comes to protecting vulnerable populations and people who live in areas where illness frequency is high. By doing this, we can build resilience in the face of health challenges and fortify health systems. One of the most successful and economical health interventions in the world is immunization. However, millions of children are at risk from deadly but avoidable diseases as a result of the worrisome fall in childhood vaccines, which is the biggest persistent decline in about 30 years.

Is healthcare available to everyone?

Ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality healthcare without experiencing financial hardship is the goal of universal health coverage, or UHC. Although there were notable increases in service coverage from 2000 to 2015 as a result of efforts to address infectious diseases including HIV, TB, and malaria, growth has since stalled. An ongoing basic concern for UHC is inequality. Particularly in low-income nations, those who are wealthier, better educated, and reside in cities are more likely to have access to reproductive, maternity, child, and adolescent health services.

How may I be of assistance?

By making educated decisions, engaging in safe sexual behavior, and vaccinating your children, you may begin to promote and protect both your own and those around you’d health.
You may spread the word in your community about the value of healthy living, good health, and everyone’s access to high-quality healthcare, particularly for the most vulnerable, including women and children. Additionally, you may hold local authorities, your government, and other decision-makers responsible for fulfilling their pledges to increase access to healthcare.

Goal 3 Targets

• In recent years, there has been modest improvement in the state of world health. The SDG objective on under-5 mortalities, for instance, has already been reached or is on course to be reached by 146 of 200 nations or regions. Since 2010, the number of AIDS-related deaths worldwide has decreased by 52% because to effective HIV therapy, and 47 nations have eradicated at least one neglected tropical illness.

• But there hasn’t been enough success in other areas, including increasing universal health care and lowering maternal mortality. In 2020, almost 800 women worldwide lost their lives to pregnancy or childbirth per day. Additionally, in 2019, out-of-pocket medical expenses drove 381 million people into or farther into extreme poverty.

The continuous crises and the COVID-19 epidemic have hindered the achievement of Goal 3. Malaria and tuberculosis deaths have risen relative to pre-pandemic levels, and childhood immunization rates have dropped the most in thirty years.
Increased investment in health systems is required to overcome these setbacks, solve long-standing health care deficiencies, aid in countries’ recovery, and foster resilience against potential health risks.