“Engage in World Health Day 2018.

In this 70^th anniversary year, WHO is calling on world leaders to live up to the pledges they made when they agreed to the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, and commit to concrete steps to advance #HealthForAll. This means ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access essential quality health services without facing financial hardship.”

– World Health Organization

What are the pledges that world leaders made to the Sustainable Development Goals?

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-Being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals

World Health Day Focus

The focus of World Health Day is on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Take a moment to watch the video, which will help you understand what UHC is.

The Facts

• At least half of the world’s population still do not have full coverage of essential health services
• About 100 million people are still being pushed into “extreme poverty” (living on $1.90 or less a day) because they have to pay for health care
• Over 800 million people (almost 12 percent of the world’s population) spent at least 10 percent of their household budgets to pay for health care
• All UN Member States have agreed to try to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals

Facts provided by: WHO Mediacentre

At Apex, health is important to us! We want to make more people aware about the health concerns across the world and work towards meeting the goal of Universal Health Coverage by 2030.

What can you do to keep the conversation going?

The World Health Organization offers plenty of suggestions for everyone to take part. Visit “How to Get Involved in World Health Day 2018” for more information!

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