ENSURE HEALTHY LIVES AND PROMOTE WELLBEING FOR ALL AT ALL AGES.
Why does SDG3 matter to Timor-Leste?
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3.1 by 2030 reduce the global MATERNAL MORTALITY ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births |
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3.2 by 2030 end preventable deaths of newborns and under-five children |
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3.3 by 2030 end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, WATER-BORNE DISEASES, and other communicable diseases |
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3.4 by 2030 reduce by one-third pre-mature mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through prevention and treatment, and promote mental health and wellbeing |
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3.5 strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol |
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3.6 by 2020 halve global deaths and injuries from ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS |
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3.7 by 2030 ensure universal access to SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes |
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3.8 achieve universal health coverage (UHC), including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all |
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3.9 by 2030 substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil POLLUTION AND CONTAMINATION |
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3.a Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate |
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3.b Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non- communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all |
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3.c Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States |
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3.d Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks |
The provision of clean water and sanitation is essential to lowering infant, child and maternal mortality. Local governments in urban areas must be particularly vigilant as urban rates of child mortality areas are stagnating in many countries. Local governments can address this by slum improvement programmes and by increasing access to basic services for the urban poor.
HIV/AIDs are increasingly being understood as a local governance issue. Urban areas are often the nexus for the spread of HIV/AIDS because of their high population density, transport hubs, and prevalence of vulnerable groups. Local governments can play an important role in identifying local needs, mainstreaming HIV/AIDS activities across departments, and coordinating prevention and response activities. Many local governments provide education and information and services to prevent HIV/AIDS.
Local governments can use urban planning and public transport to reduce air pollution, foster healthy lifestyles and prevent deaths from road traffic accidents.
Local governments can contribute to the reduction of deaths caused by water and soil pollution through effective natural resource management and environmental protection
OTHER RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL AGENDAS:
• Financing for Development
• Beijing +20
• Habitat III
• Climate Change
