Health Issues

Strengthening the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks.

Substantially increasing health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in the least developed countries and small island developing States.

Supporting the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries and 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 […]

Strengthening the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate.

Substantially reducing the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.

Achieving universal health coverage, 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.

Ensuring 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.

Reducing the number of deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents.

Strengthening the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.

Reducing by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promoting mental health and well-being.