What is the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) and what does it mean for South Sudan?
SDG 3 — Good Health and Well-Being — is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by UN Member States in 2015. It sets ambitious targets for improving health outcomes globally by 2030.
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SDG 3 aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Key targets relevant to South Sudan include: reducing the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births; ending preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5; ending the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases; achieving universal health coverage; and strengthening the capacity of all countries for health security. South Sudan faces significant challenges in achieving these targets due to conflict, displacement, and limited health infrastructure. Health informatics plays a critical role in tracking progress towards SDG 3 targets through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
The WHO Global Health Observatory provides SDG 3 indicator data for South Sudan, allowing comparison with regional and global benchmarks. SSHIA members can access this data to understand where South Sudan stands on SDG 3 targets and identify priority areas for health informatics interventions.
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