Berenice Mulubah

  United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being Who doesn’t desire good health? The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal   3 aims to guarantee health and well-being for everyone, with a strong commitment to eradicate epidemics like AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other communicable diseases by 2030. It also seeks to achieve universal health coverage and ensure access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines for all. Supporting vaccine research and development, along with expanding access to affordable medicines, is crucial in this effort. The positive news is that childhood mortality has been reduced by half over the past 15 years. Even better, many illnesses can be prevented by promoting healthy lifestyles, preventive measures, and modern, efficient healthcare for all. Here are 13 targets to promote health and well-being for all: REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY END ALL PREVENTABLE DEATHS UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE FIGHT COMMUNICABLE DIS...

  United Nation Sustainable  Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger Let’s discuss the United Nations’ 2030 vision for achieving zero hunger. Among the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN, Zero Hunger is the second goal. Since 2015, the global issues of hunger and food insecurity have worsened due to factors like the pandemic, conflicts, climate change, and growing inequalities. By 2022, around 735 million people, or 9.2% of the global population, were experiencing chronic hunger, a significant increase from 2019. Additionally, 2.4 billion people faced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2022, indicating their inadequate access to sufficient food. This figure rose by 391 million people compared to 2019. Achieving zero hunger can have a positive impact on economies, health, education, equality, and social development, forming a crucial part of building a better future for everyone. Investments in both rural and urban areas, along with social protection measure...

  Sustainable Development Goal #1 End Poverty Did you know we have just six years left to achieve the sustainable development goals? In 2015, 193 United Nations member states committed to addressing 17 goals for a sustainable future, with the top priority being the eradication of poverty. Since then, what progress have these countries made in combating poverty? While ending poverty sounds promising, is it truly feasible? Let’s explore this further. Recent statistics show that around 9.2% of the global population, or approximately 700 million people, live in extreme poverty, defined as surviving on less than $1.90 per day. Additionally, about 26% of the global population, or roughly 1.3 billion people, live in moderate poverty, which is defined as living on $1.90 to $3.20 per day. Significant strides have been made in reducing poverty and income inequality over the past few decades, with the percentage of people living in extreme poverty decreasing from about 36% in 1990 to 9.2% in...

  United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals   Sustainable Development is a term you might have encountered frequently, but do you really know what it means? If not, let me explain briefly. Sustainable development refers to economic growth that doesn't depletes natural resources or jeopardize future generations. Essentially, it ensures that today's decisions don't negatively impact tomorrow's people. This concept encompasses four main areas: human, social, economic, and environmental.  Next Question! Have you heard of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda? It's a global plan that outlines 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieved by 2030 for a sustainable future. This framework was adopted by 193 UN member states in 2015. The 17 goals aim to bolster local economies, protect the environment, and ensure the well-being of our planet for future generations.  Examples include promoting renewable energy, making housing more affordable and accessible, recy...