Goal 3: Significant strides made in increasing life expectancy and reducing some of the common killers associated with child and maternal mortality.

SDG 3 aims to prevent needless suffering from preventable diseases and premature death by focusing on key targets that boost the health of a country’s overall population. Regions with the highest burden of disease and neglected population groups and regions are priority areas.

SDG 3 aims to achieve universal health coverage and equitable access of healthcare services to all men and women. It proposes to end the preventable death of newborns, infants and children under five (child mortality) and end epidemics. [1] SDG 3 has 13 targets and 28 indicators to measure progress toward targets.

Use these thirteen targets to create action to promote health and well-being for all. By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.

The pandemic and other ongoing crises are hindering progress in achieving SDG3, exacerbating existing health inequalities and threatening progress towards universal health coverage. As a result,...

By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases through prevention and treatment, and promote mental health and well-being. 3.5. Substance abuse. Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol. 3.6. Road traffic.

Apr 6, 2018 · When world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, they signed on to a goal (SDG 3) that aims to "ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages."

SDG3 is alarmingly off-track, affected by the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, constrained fiscal space, escalating conflicts, geopolitical tensions, environmental degradation,...

Jan 31, 2023 · SDG 3 aspires to ensure health and well-being for all, including a bold commitment to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases by 2030. It also aims to achieve universal health coverage, and provide access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines for all.

Mar 25, 2025 · Why do the Sustainable Development Goals matter? While COVID-19 has receded, its impact on global health remains pronounced.