Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. It is one of the 17 SDGs established by the United Nations in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Key Targets of SDG 3
Reduce deaths from pollution, unsafe water, and sanitation.
Reduce Maternal & Child Mortality
Lower maternal deaths to <70 per 100,000 live births.
End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5.
Combat Epidemics
End AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases.
Strengthen pandemic preparedness (e.g., lessons from COVID-19).
Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
Ensure access to affordable healthcare services, medicines, and vaccines for all.
Reduce Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Cut deaths from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, etc., by 1/3 through prevention/treatment.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Promote mental well-being and reduce deaths from addiction/harmful substances.
Environmental Health Risks
How BigSun Africa Could Align with SDG 3
- Solar-Powered Clinics: Energy for refrigeration (vaccines/medicines) in off-grid areas.
- Telemedicine: Solar-charged devices for remote health consultations.
- Health Awareness: Campaigns on maternal health, malaria prevention, etc.
- Clean Water: Solar-driven water purification to reduce waterborne diseases.
- healthy and nutritional food campaign in rurual area and cities