Sustainable Development Goals and the WHO Flashcards
Extreme poverty
People who live on less than US$1.90 per day
Sustainable development
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Millenium Development Goals (MDGs)
A set of goals that were introduced in 2000 to guide global action until 2015
Stakeholder
People, groups and organisations who are involved in or affected by a course of action
Sustainable agriculture
the capacity of agriculture practices over time to provide sufficient food in ways that are economically efficient and profitable, socially responsible and environmentally sound
Maternal mortality
death of a mother during pregnancy, childbirth or within six weeks of delivery
Maternal mortality ratio
the number of mothers who die as a result of pregnancy, childbirth or associated treatment per 100 000 women who give birth
Tropical diseases
a group of diseases that mainly occur in tropical and subtropical environments and are most common in countries where people lack access to safe water and sanitation
Antenatal care
healthcare provided to women during pregnancy and just after birth
Neonatal period
The first 28 days after birth
Vector control
actions taken to control and eradicate the carriers of disease and infection
Social protection measures
measures put in place to prevent individuals and families from suffering from poverty because of a crisis or another unexpected event.
e.g. provision of healthcare and income security of children, sick, disabled and elderly
Food security
the state in which all persons obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally appropriate, safe food regularly through local non-emergency sources
Hepatitis
an inflammation of the liver. it can be self limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer
Neglected tropical diseases (NTD)
a diverse group of conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas, where they thrive among people living in impoverished communities. they are caused by a variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi and toxins
Malaria
a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. it is preventable and curable
Essential medicines
a range of medicines that meet the priority healthcare needs of the population
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
17 Sustainable Development Goals were developed through a collaborative process by all United Nations member states, non-government organisations and people worldwide. They include ambitious targets and plans about how they can be achieved. They tackle global challenges and aim to meet the needs of all people in all countries
5 areas of importance for the SDGs
- people
- planet
- prosperity
- partnership
- peace
Rationale for the SDGs
- a new set of goals and targets were needed when the MDGs finished in 2015
- new global challenges had emerged that needed to be considered
- progress in all areas across regions and countries, leaving millions of people behind
Objectives of the SDGs
- end extreme poverty
- address climate change
- fight inequality and injustice
SDGs
- No poverty
- Zero hunger
- Good health and wellbeing
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Climate action
SDG3 Description
To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
SDG3 outcomes
.1 reduce maternal mortality
.2 end all preventable deaths under 5 years of age
.3 fight communicable diseases
.4 reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health
.6 reduce road injuries and deaths
.9 reduce illnesses and death from hazardous chemicals and pollution
SDG3 actions
.5 prevent and treat substance abuse
.7 universal access to sexual and reproductive care, family planning and education
.8 achieve universal health coverage
.A implement the WHO framework convention on tobacco control
.B support research, development and universal access to affordable vaccines and medicines
.C increase health financing and support health workforce in developing countries
.D improve early warning systems for global health risks
SDG1
END POVERTY
to end poverty in all its forms everywhere by 2030
targets:
1.1 eradicate extreme poverty
1.3 implement social protection systems
SDG2
ZERO HUNGER
to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
targets:
2.2 end all forms of malnutrition
2. 4 sustainable food production and resilient agricultural practices
SDG4
QUALITY EDUCATION
ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning
targets:
4.1 free primary and secondary education
4.6 universal literacy and numeracy
SDG5
GENDER EQUALITY
to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
targets:
5.1 end discrimination against women and girls
5.3 eliminate forced marriage and genital mutilation
SDG6
CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
to ensure access to safe water sources and sanitation for all
targets:
6.1 safe and affordable drinking water
6.2 end open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene
SDG13
CLIMATE ACTION
taking urgent action to tackle climate change and its impacts
targets:
13.1 strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters
13.3 build knowledge and capacity to meet climate change
Sectors
- health
- transport
- agriculture
- education
- government
- sanitation
- legal
- energy
- finance
- water
- welfare
- primary
The work of the WHO
- provide leadership and create partnerships to promote health and wellbeing
- carry out research and provide health and wellbeing information
- set norms and standards, and promote and monitor their implementation
- develop policies to help countries take action to promote health and wellbeing
- provide technical support and help build sustainable health systems
- monitor health and wellbeing and assess health and wellbeing trends
Mission and priorities of the WHO
mission: promote health - keep the world safe - serve the vulnerable
priorities:
- achieving universal health coverage - 1B more people benefiting from universal health coverage
- addressing health emergencies - 1B more people better protected from health emergencies
- promoting healthier population - 1B more people enjoying better h+w
Achieving universal health coverage - 1B more people benefitting from universal health coverage
- service access and equality
- health workforce
- access to medicines, vaccines and health products
- governance and finance
- health information systems
- advocacy
- country support
Addressing health emergencies - 1B more people better protected from health emergencies
- building and sustaining resilient national, regional and global capacities necessary to keep the world safe from epidemics and other health emergencies
- ensuring all people affected by health emergencies have quick access to essential life-saving health services including health promotion and disease prevention
Promoting healthier populations - 1B more people enjoying better health and wellbeing
- improving human capital across the lifespan
- accelerating action on preventing non-communicable diseases and promoting mental health
- accelerating elimination and eradication of high impact communicable diseases
- tackling antimicrobial resistance
- addressing health effects of climate change in small island developing States and other vulnerable States
Capabilities of human development
- lead long healthy lives
- lead productive and creative lives according to their needs and interest
- have access to knowledge and expand their choices and capabilities
- have access to the resources needed for a decent standard of living
- participate in the life of the community
- participate in the decisions that affect their lives
Dimensions of the HDI
- a long and healthy life
- knowledge
- a decent standard of living
Indicators of the HDI
- life expectancy at birth
- mean years of schooling
- expected years of schooling
- gross national income per capita
