Millennium Development Goals •The Millennium Development Goals were the eight international development goals for the year 2015 that had been established following the Millennium Summit of the United Nations in 2000, following the adoption of the United Nations Millennium Declaration.
Millennium Development Goals
Millennium Development Goals To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger • To achieve universal primary education • To promote gender equality and empower women • To reduce child mortality • To improve maternal health • To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases • To ensure environmental sustainability • To develop a global partnership for development
Challenges to Achieve MDG,S Lack of synergy among the goals Global economic crisis Lack of interconnectivity between the goals Less consideration to environmental and economic dimensions Narrowed focus to equity issues. Example: gender focus was only explicitly mentioned in MDG 3 and 5 while missing on other goals Limited understanding about the holistic concept of MDG among public health professionals Lack of full ownership and leadership Lack of transparency in the use of MDG resources
Sustainable Development Goals On September 25, 2015, 193 Heads of State at the United Nations General Assembly set up a collection of 17 goals known as The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or simply Global Goals . The SDGs and their 169 targets form the core of Resolution 70/1 of the United Nations, which is a breakthrough agreement called AGENDA 2030 . The goals are to be achieved by all member states by year 2030 . They are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure all people enjoy peace and prosperity . The goals are broad, interdependent and cover social, economic and social issues and making them work is everyone’s responsibility .
Three Dimensions of Sustainable Development Sustainable development has been defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs . For sustainable development to be achieved, it is crucial to harmonize three core elements: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection .
GOAL 9 BUILD RESILIANT INFRASTRUCTURE,PROMOTE INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIALIZATION AND FOSTER INNOVATION
GOAL 13 TAKE URGENT ACTIONS TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT
GOAL 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Goal 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages . This goal addresses all major health priorities : reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health; communicable and non-communicable diseases ; universal health coverage ; and access for all to safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines and vaccines.
GOAL 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Target 3.1: Reduce maternal mortality "By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births“ Target 3.2: End all preventable deaths under five years of age Target 3.3: Fight communicable diseases Target 3.4: Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health Target 3.5: Prevent and treat substance abuse
GOAL 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Target 3.6: Reduce road injuries and deaths Target 3.7: Universal access to sexual and reproductive care, family planning and education Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage Target 3.9: Reduce illnesses and deaths from hazardous chemicals and pollution