Health and the Sustainable Development Goals Flashcards by Pilada Thomas

Objectives of the SDGs

End extreme poverty
Fight inequality and justice
Address climate change

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Justify importance of ending extreme poverty

Despite reduction in poverty rates there are still millions living in extreme poverty meaning they struggle to afford basic resources such as food and clean water

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Justify importance of fighting inequality and justice

Millions of people around the world face persecution due to factors like discrimination (GRRSS), decreasing their ability to lead a happy and healthy life

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Justify importance of addressing climate change

Global emissions of CO2 have increased by almost 50percent since 1990, showing the need to focus on climate-related action. All living things rely on the environment for basic resources and climate change has the potential to destroy these resources

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Neonatal

The first 28 days of an infant’s life

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Characteristics of emergency or humanitarian aid

Provided for a short period of time
Provided rapidly after an emergency
Involves the provision of basic necessities
Implemented after an emergency or crisis

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Characteristics of bilateral aid

Government of one country directly providing aid to the government of another country
Provided for a longer period of time
Aims to be sustainable in the long term
Provides resources other than basic necessities, such as financial assistance

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Characteristics of multilateral aid

Addresses large scale issues
Provided for a longer period of time
Provided in a sustainable way
Involves collaboration through many countries and organisations and is provided by an international organisation

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The rapid assistance given to people or countries in immediate distress to relieve suffering, during and after man-made emergencies such as wars and natural disasters like a flood, tsunami or earthquake

Emergency/humanitarian aid

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Aid that is given from the government of one country to the government of another

Bilateral aid

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Aid provided through an international organisation such as the World Bank, United Nations or World Health Organisation. Uses donations from a number of countries to provide programs or funding to address major health issues

Multilateral aid

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Non profit organisations that work to promote health status and human development. Not funded by government but may work alongside a government to implement specific programs/ projects

Non-government organisation (NGO) aid

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The current state of wellbeing relating to a person’s mind or brain and the ability to think and process information. A mentally healthy brain enables an individual to positively form opinions, make decisions and use logic

Mental health and wellbeing

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Relates to the functioning of the body and its systems; it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

Physical health and wellbeing

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Relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations. It also includes the level of support provided by family and within a community to ensure that every person has equal opportunity to function as a contributing member of the society

Social health and wellbeing

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Relates to ideas, beliefs, values and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings. It includes the concepts of hope, peace, a guiding sense of meaning or value, and reflection on your place in the world

Spiritual health and wellbeing

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Relates to the ability to express emotions and feelings in a positive way. It is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience and the degree to which an individual feels emotionally secure and relaxed in everyday life

Emotional health and wellbeing

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Work/function of the WHO (PPCMSD)

Provide leadership
Provide technical support
Conduct research
Monitor health and wellbeing
Set norms and standards
Develop policies

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Provide leadership
Provide technical support
Conduct research
Monitor health and wellbeing
Set norms and standards
Develop policies

Work/function of the WHO

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Reduce maternal mortality
End all preventable death under 5 years of age
Fight communicable diseases
Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health
Prevent and treat substance use
Reduce road injuries and deaths
Universal access to sexual and reproductive care, family planning and education
Achieve universal health coverage
Reduce illnesses and death from hazardous chemicals and pollution
Implement the WHO framework convention for tobacco control
Support research, development and universal access to affordable vaccines and medicines
Increase health financing and support health workforce in developing countries
Improve early warning systems for global health risks

Targets/features for Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3)

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Name at least 3 targets/features for Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3)

Possible answers:

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Priorities of Australia’s aid initiatives (GABIEE)

Infrastructure, trade facilitation and international competitiveness

Agriculture, fisheries and water

Education and health

Gender equality and empowering women and girls

Effective governance: policies, institutions and functioning economies

Building resilience: humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction and social protection

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Australian government aid priorities (GABIEE)

Infrastructure, trade facilitation and international competitiveness

Agriculture, fisheries and water

Education and health

Gender equality and empowering women and girls

Effective governance: policies, institutions and functioning economies

Building resilience: humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction and social protection

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Infrastructure, trade facilitation and international competitiveness

Agriculture, fisheries and water

Education and health

Gender equality and empowering women and girls

Effective governance: policies, institutions and functioning economies

Building resilience: humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction and social protection

Australian government aid priorities

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WHO’s vision

A world in which all people attain the highest possible standard of health and wellbeing

WHO’s mission

Promote health Keep the world safe Serve the vulnerable

Work/function of the WHO (P______ L_________)

PROVIDE LEADERSHIP and create partnerships to promote health & wellbeing

How does the WHO provide leadership and create partnerships to promote health & wellbeing

They work with member states and agencies to develop international policies and regulations to prevent and manage disease outbreaks and coordinate relief in times of disaster Partnerships have helped provide effective vaccines

Work/function of the WHO (P______ T________ s_______)

PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT and help build sustainable health systems

How does the WHO provide technical support and help build sustainable health systems

They provide advice and support to countries to implement changes in areas such as universal healthcare, health financing and a trained workforce Assisting countries with health finance through developing a national health finance strategy

Work/function of the WHO (S__ N____ and S________)

SET NORMS AND STANDARDS and promote and monitor their implementation

How does the WHO set norms and standards and promote and monitor their implementation

They work to standardize the way research is carried out using common indicators to collect the data and terminology that’s used International classification of diseases which enables all countries to use a common standard for reporting diseases

Work/function of the WHO (C______ R_______)

CONDUCT RESEARCH and provide health & wellbeing information

How does the WHO conduct research and provide health & wellbeing information

They work with others to ensure the most up to date research is available to inform decisions that promote health & wellbeing and prevent and control diseases Has led to guidelines and advice on preventing and treating conditions like hepatitis

Work/function of the WHO (M______ H_____ & W________)

MONITOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING and assess health and wellbeing trends

How does the WHO monitor health and wellbeing and assess health and wellbeing trends

They have developed a global health observatory which stores and shares health related data. It helps countries identify who is getting ill, from what and where so resources can be targeted to where they are needed the most Each year WHO studies influenza trends to determine what should be included in the following seasons vaccine

Work/function of the WHO (D______ P________)

DEVELOP POLICIES to help countries take action to promote health & wellbeing

How does the WHO develop policies to help countries take action to promote health & wellbeing

Policies help governments and global community implement action that is known to be effective in improvements in health & wellbeing Healthy eating and physical activity guidelines

WHO core priorities (PPP)

Provide Health – achieving universal health coverage Protect Health – addressing health emergencies Promote Health – promoting healthier populations

WHO strategic priorities and goals (AAP)

Ensuring healthy lives and promoting health and wellbeing for all at all ages by: Achieving universal health coverage Addressing health emergencies Promoting healthier populations

What is another name for WHO strategic priorities and goals (APP)

Triple billion goals

Ensuring that all people, worldwide, have access to health services when and where they need them without facing financial hardship

Achieving universal health coverage

Increasing the capacity to reduce the risk from high threat infectious hazard emergencies and that all people have quick access to essential and life-saving health services (e.g. health promotion, disease prevention, mental health, psychological support & nutritional services) Assists with developing policies and regulations to prevent and manage disease outbreaks (e.g. International Health Regulations reduce cross border contamination of Cholera, Zika, Ebola, Covid19, etc) Helps countries strengthen early warning systems in preparation for times of disaster Helps countries to coordinate relief efforts in times of disaster

Addressing health emergencies

Focuses on the achievement of SDG3 targets, making people healthier and reducing morbidity and mortality from communicable and non-communicable diseases Aims to decrease maternal, child and new-born mortality rates, reduce diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, and promote health and wellbeing across all lifespan stages

Promoting healthier populations

Provides funding models for public health systems, including maternal and ageing health services Help identify barriers to accessing health services and provide solutions to increase access Assist with the development of health promotion services Assists in the training of health care workers Ensure the development of policies and financing which ensure the provision of quality, affordable, essential medicines and vaccines

Achieving Universal Health Coverage

Assists with developing policies and regulations to prevent and manage disease outbreaks Helps countries to strengthen early warning systems in preparation for times of disaster Helps countries to coordinate relief efforts in times of disaster Ensure populations affected by health emergencies have access to life saving health services

Addressing Health Emergencies

Conducts research to improve the ways in which diseases can be prevented, diagnosed, managed and treated Collects data to monitor the impacts of disease and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives Monitor progress made towards achieving the SDGs Ensure countries are taking action against preventable non-communicable diseases and communicable diseases Support countries in addressing the health effects of climate change

Promoting Healthier Populations

The 7 SDGs

SGD 1 - No Poverty SDG 2 - Zero Hunger SDG 3 - Good Health & Wellbeing SDG 4 - Quality Education SDG 5 - Gender Equality SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation SDG 13 - Climate Action

SDGs goals (The 5 P’s of the SDGs)

Prosperity People Partnership Peace Planet

Objectives of SDGs (EFA)

End extreme poverty (living less than US$1.90 per day) Fight inequality and injustice Address climate change

Objectives of SDGs

Interdependent

Reliant on each other

SDG 1 - To end all forms of it everywhere

No poverty

SDG 2 - Improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Zero Hunger

SDG 3 - Healthy lives for all at all ages

Good Health & Wellbeing

SDG 4 - Promotes lifelong learning opportunities

Quality education

SDG 5 - Empower all women and girls

Gender Equality

SDG 6 - Sustainable management and sanitation

Clean Water & Sanitation

SDG 13 - Urgent action and combat the impacts

Climate Action

Three objectives of the SDGs (EFA)

End extreme poverty Fight inequality and injustice Address climate change