Interactions between Health and the Sustainable Development Goals: The Case of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Egbende, Landry; Helldén, Daniel; Mbunga, Branly Kilola; Schedwin, Mattias; Kazenza, Benito; Viberg, Nina; Wanyenze, Rhoda K.; Ali, Mapatano Mala; Alfvén, Tobias

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“…Despite the multitude of challenges, Somalia has made progress on improving the health and well-being in the country [ 35 ]. Similarly to other analyses of the linkages between health and the SDGs [ 20 , 36 , 37 ], we found that improving good health and well-being can enable progress on other SDGs. Conversely, health was deemed to be relying on the development of other sectors possibly due to the chronic instability of Somalia and relatively underdeveloped other sectors.…”

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Linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals and health in Somalia

Adem,

Nor,

Fuje

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015 compromises 17 universal and indivisible goals for sustainable development, however the interactions between the SDGs in Somalia is not known which is vital for understanding potential synergies and trad-offs between the SDGs. Hence, this study aims to identify and classify the linkages between the SDGs with a focus on health and well-being (SDG 3) in Somalia. Methods Following the SDG Synergies approach, 35 leading experts from the public and private sectors as well as academia and civil society gathered for a 2-day workshop in Mogadishu and scored the interactions between the individual SDGs on a seven point-scale from − 3 to + 3. From this, a cross-impact matrix was created, and network models were used to showcase the direct and indirect interactions between the SDGs with a focus on SDG 3 (good health and well-being). Results Many promoting and a few restricting interactions between the different SDGs were found. Overall, SDG 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions) influenced the other SDGs the most. When second-order interactions were considered, progress on SDG 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions) showed the largest positive impact on SDG 3 (good health and well-being). SDG 3 (good health and well-being) was heavily influenced by progress on other SDGs in Somalia and making progress on SDG 3 (good health and well-being) positively influenced progress on all other SDGs. Conclusion The findings revealed that in Somalia, the interactions between the SDGs are mostly synergistic and that SDG 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions) has a strong influence on progress on other SDGs as well as progress on SDG 3 (good health and well-being). This study highlights the need for a multisectoral strategy to accelerate progress on the SDGs in Somalia in general, and particularly SDG 3 (good health and well-being).

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Linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals and health in Somalia

Adem,

Nor,

Fuje

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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“…Peace and tranquillity are undoubtedly essential components for ensuring the health and welfare of a population. The amalgamation of SDG 3 (on attaining healthy lives and promoting well-being), SDG 16 (towards peace, justice, and building strong institutions), and SDG 17 (partnership for goals) is imperative to enable resilient health systems in conflict settings [108,109].…”

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Health Diplomacy as a Tool to Build Resilient Health Systems in Conflict Settings—A Case of Sudan

Pattanshetty,

Bhatt,

Inamdar

et al. 2023

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Attacks on health have become a significant concern for non-belligerents of war, including healthcare personnel and facilities, as witnessed in the ongoing Sudan conflict. About 1.5 billion people in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS) have a heightened need for essential health services. Conflicts often lead to the disruption of the building blocks of health systems, a lack of access to health facilities, the failure of essential medical supply chains, the collapse of political, social and economic systems, the migration of health care workers, and upsurges in illness. While health indicators often decline in conflict, health can also bring peace and harmony among communities. An investment in building resilient health systems and health diplomacy is a neutral starting point for mitigating the repercussions of conflicts. The international commitment towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provides the impetus to emphasise the relationship between health and peace with the amalgamation of SDG 3, SDG 16, and SDG 17. The inspection of how health diplomacy should be used as a ‘tool for peace’ and not as leverage in conflict settings must be reiterated by the international community.

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“…The WHO contends that within a comprehensive strategy towards achieving SDGs, health and well-being are key indicators of success towards accomplishing the SDGs [54]. The progress on SDG-3 is deemed to promote progress on the other SDGs, and this is a reciprocated effect [58]. More specifically, there are high to moderate positive correlations between SDG-3 and other SDGs relating to economic development, including human capital development, infrastructure development, and equitable society [6,59,60].…”

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Wearables and Their Potential to Transform Health Management: A Step towards Sustainable Development Goal 3

Izu,

Scholtz,

Fashoro

2024

Sustainability

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In the era of rapid technological advancement, wearables have emerged as a promising tool for enhancing health and well-being. The convergence of health and technology drives an unprecedented change in the approach to health and well-being management. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential role of wearables in actualising health and well-being, thereby paving the way for a healthier and more sustainable future. Using the Affordance Theory lens, this paper delves into the transformative potential of wearables in health and well-being management, thereby promoting Sustainable Development Goal 3 to ensure healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages. The thematic analysis of online reviews on wearable devices captured through web scraping was carried out to explore the potential of these devices in the management of health and well-being. The paper explored how wearables, often integrated into everyday life, can monitor vital signs, track fitness metrics, and even provide therapeutic benefits for health and well-being. The findings reveal that wearables can empower individuals to take charge of their health by leveraging real-time data and personalised feedback, promoting a proactive and preventive approach to health management and resource-effective healthcare. Furthermore, the paper highlights how wearables can contribute to long-term health outcomes for the present generation without exerting excessive strain on the resources for future generations.

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Interactions between Health and the Sustainable Development Goals: The Case of the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals and health in Somalia

Linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals and health in Somalia

Health Diplomacy as a Tool to Build Resilient Health Systems in Conflict Settings—A Case of Sudan

Wearables and Their Potential to Transform Health Management: A Step towards Sustainable Development Goal 3

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