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Why quality improvement matter
Healthcare and SDGS
A Barrier to Achieving the SDGs
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global objectives aimed at addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges by 2030. These goals were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Understanding and aligning healthcare quality improvement work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals can help medical and nursing providers contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world while improving healthcare outcomes for all. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of healthcare with broader global challenges and encourages a holistic approach to healthcare delivery.
“Improve Healthcare Quality to Fast-Track SDG Success!"
Poor-quality healthcare is a major barrier to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Ineffective, unsafe, and inequitable care leads to preventable deaths, increased healthcare costs, and financial hardship, pushing vulnerable populations further into poverty (SDG 1). Poor health systems fail to provide timely, evidence-based care, undermining efforts to improve population health and reduce disease burdens (SDG 3). Additionally, disparities in healthcare access and quality widen existing social and economic inequalities, disproportionately affecting marginalized groups (SDG 10).
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare is essential to achieving universal health coverage, improving health outcomes, and reducing health disparities. Without a robust healthcare system that meets current standards, vulnerable populations are often left behind, exacerbating health inequalities.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Substandard healthcare deepens inequities, particularly for vulnerable populations, limiting their access to essential services and opportunities for better health. Inequalities in healthcare delivery contribute to a cycle of disadvantage, where marginalized groups face increased barriers to care, further entrenching social and economic divides.
SDG 1: No Poverty
Poor quality care results in higher healthcare costs, pushing individuals and families into financial distress and contributing to the cycle of poverty. The financial burden of poor healthcare, whether through out-of-pocket expenses or lost productivity, leaves many struggling to make ends meet, trapping them in poverty.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to foster a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable world. Central to the achievement of these goals is the recognition that access to high-quality healthcare is foundational to addressing key global challenges.