Weak health services prevail, increasing vulnerability

The world continues to face global health crises. The COVID-19 pandemic, recent monkeypox outbreaks and the rapid spread of vector-borne diseases exacerbated by the climate crisis have created an increasingly complex global public health landscape. Rising cases of Ebola are emerging in new geographical areas, and 29 countries had reported cholera outbreaks as of October 2022. While there has been significant progress in mitigating the effects of disease outbreaks, there have been acute disparities in countries’ abilities to cope with and recover from public health emergencies, particularly in those countries where people are caught in humanitarian crises.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions