3.1. Reduce maternal mortality 3.2. Reduce neonatal and infant mortality 3.3. End AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics 3.4. Reduce premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) 3.4. Reduce premature mortality from NCDs 3.5. Prevention and treatment of substance abuse 3.6. Halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents 3.7. Universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare 3.8. Universal health coverage and access to health services (staff and student benefits) 3b. Research and development of vaccines and medicines 3d. Strengthen capacity for national and global health risks
Our context Together, good health and well-being, and quality education form a strong foundation from which we can realise our full potential. In the absence of either, our potential is constrained. In recognition of this, they are seen as basic human rights giving expression to our equality as human beings. Significant progress in both sets us up to
4.1.
Relevant targets
Relevant targets
Our human potential 4.2.
4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4a. 4b. 4c.
Free equitable and quality primary and secondary education Access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education Access to affordable and quality tertiary education Increase the number of youth and adults with skills Eliminate gender disparities and ensure equal access Achieve literacy and numeracy Knowledge and skills for sustainable development Build and upgrade education infrastructure Scholarships for developing countries Increase the supply of qualified teachers
we face the multiple challenges of high disease burdens of communicable and noncommunicable disease; global health threats such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, where South Africa has among the highest incidence in the world; failing public sector healthcare infrastructure and capability; and narrow healthcare coverage with wide disparities in access to healthcare services. Each of these dimensions are
develop the innovations and solutions that improve our human existence.
a stark reflection of the inequalities prevalent in South Africa. Unaddressed disease
Holistic health and well-being, with its many dimensions of physical, mental, emotional
development, and disproportionately affect those most vulnerable in our society.
burdens, and new threats so clearly seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, further inhibit
and spiritual wellness, are precursors to individual development. In South Africa,
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