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Achieving universal health coverage (UHC) requires integrating environmental and economic factors with health systems. Global collaboration and knowledge sharing are crucial for successful sustainable development goals (SDGs) implementation, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

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  • Global Health
  • Sustainable Development
  • Health Systems Strengthening

Background:

  • The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are interconnected, aiming for societal impact across all sectors.
  • SDG 3 focuses on improving health outcomes through universal health coverage (UHC), disease prevention, and mortality reduction.
  • Effective healthcare delivery relies on supportive environmental infrastructure and a stable economy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a framework for implementing SDGs, with a specific focus on SDG 3 and UHC.
  • To highlight the critical role of the environment-economic-health nexus in achieving UHC and SDGs.
  • To emphasize the need for global cooperation and information sharing for UHC advancement.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development for SDG and UHC implementation.
  • Analysis of the interdependencies between environment, economy, and health sectors.
  • Literature review on challenges and best practices in global health initiatives.

Main Results:

  • A robust alignment between environment, economy, and health is a key determinant for successful UHC and SDG implementation.
  • SDG implementation presents complex challenges at various geopolitical levels.
  • Global partnerships and timely information exchange are vital for advancing UHC.

Conclusions:

  • Successful UHC implementation hinges on a well-aligned environment-economic-health nexus.
  • International collaboration, particularly knowledge sharing among low- and middle-income countries, is essential for equitable SDG progress.
  • A concerted global effort is required to ensure no nation is left behind in achieving UHC.