Advancing Health and Well-Being in Pakistan: Overcoming Barriers to Achieve SDG 3 by 2030
Advancing Health and Well-Being in Pakistan: Overcoming Barriers to Achieve SDG 3 by 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. In Pakistan, significant progress has been made, but the country still faces numerous challenges in the healthcare sector. This blog delves into the current status, achievements, and obstacles related to SDG 3, as well as the steps needed to ensure Pakistan meets its 2030 targets. Targets & Staistics 1. Maternal and Child Health: A Major Focus Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR): Currently, Pakistan's MMR stands at 186 per 100,000 live births, far from the SDG target of 70 by 2030. Despite efforts through programs like the Lady Health Workers Program and Mother and Child Health Programs, limited access to skilled healthcare professionals, particularly in rural areas, continues to hinder progress. Child Mortality: Pakistan’s under-5 mortality rate is 67 per 1,000 live births, and ...