Dragan Ugrinov
Promoting Health as a Foundation for Sustainable DevelopmentHealth is at the core of sustainable development, contributing to economic growth, poverty reduction, and social justice. WHO works to reduce inequalities in access to healthcare and improve health systems worldwide. Implementing SDG 3: Good Health and Well-BeingSDG 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. WHO coordinates global efforts to combat infectious and non-communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, heart disease, and diabetes. Developing Policies and GuidelinesWHO provides member states with recommendations for improving public health, managing epidemics, and responding to humanitarian crises. It works to reduce risk factors such as smoking, air pollution, poor nutrition, and lack of physical activity. Strengthening Health SystemsSupports the development of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to ensure that everyone has access to quality healthcare services without financial hardship. Focuses on training healthcare workers and improving medical technologies. Fighting Climate Change and PollutionClimate change has a direct impact on health (heat waves, emerging diseases, air pollution). WHO promotes measures to reduce the carbon footprint of the healthcare sector and improve environmentally sustainable hospitals. Responding to Global Health CrisesCoordinates international responses to pandemics (e.g., COVID-19), epidemics, and natural disasters. Provides financial, technical, and logistical support to vulnerable countries. Collaboration with Other International OrganizationsWorks with the UN, World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and non-governmental organizations to improve global health policies.
Farah Saed Dheere
The World Health Organization (WHO) plays a crucial role in sustainable development, particularly in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted as part of the 2030 Agenda.
WHO's Key Roles in Sustainable Development:
WHO plays a vital role in ensuring health as a foundation for sustainable development. Its efforts help improve healthcare services, reduce inequalities, fight diseases and climate change, and contribute to global progress under the 2030 Agenda.
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