SDG 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing - Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) aims to ensure good health and well-being at all ages. This includes a commitment to end the increase 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.
What would the world look like if there was more importance put on SDG 3?
If this goal was fully implemented, it would mean a world where everyone has access to quality healthcare, no matter where you live or how much money you have, you would be able to get the healthcare you need. This means more doctors, nurses, and healthcare facilities in disadvantaged areas, and more funding to support healthcare systems in developing countries.
Preventive care would be a priority rather than waiting for people to get sick, we would focus more on preventing diseases in the first place. This would mean more investment in things like vaccination programs, observing diseases and health education. People would be better equipped to take care of their own health, and fewer people would get sick.
People wouldn't have to choose between their health and other basic needs like food, shelter, or education. Universal health would mean that everyone has access to essential health care services without facing financial hardship.
This would be a huge step towards ending poverty and inequality which was touched on in our first blog for SDG 1.
Additionally, as we all know, mental health is just as important as physical health, but it often gets overlooked due to fear of judgement or discrimination. If SDG 3 were fully implemented, mental health services would be more widely available, destigmatised and people would be able to get the help they need.
Overall, implementing SDG 3 would be a game-changer for the world. It would mean that we're investing in our most valuable asset, our health. By prioritising health and wellbeing, we can create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.
What can you do to assist this sustainable development goal?
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet. By consuming a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats can help maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and promote overall well-being.
- Stay physically active such as walking, cycling, or yoga can help maintain overall fitness, reduce stress levels, and improve mental health. The most important thing is that you choose something you enjoy and listen to your body.
- Reduce waste by recycling, composting, and using reusable products as this can help protect the environment and prevent the harmful effects of waste on human health.
- Practice good hygiene by washing your hand regularly, cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces. Maintaining personal hygiene can help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- Support local healthcare initiatives such as donating to local hospitals or volunteering at community health clinics as this can help improve access to healthcare for those who need it most and give a bit of extra support to the ground staff.
Additionally, education plays a critical role in fostering well-being and driving change. Our Educator’s Academy Programme equips educators with the tools to teach sustainability topics like SDG 3, empowering future generations to prioritize health and wellness. Join the programme today!
Every fortnight we will release a blog which explains each Sustainable Development Goal and how we as individuals and collectives can do our part support these goals.
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