The urgency of investing in health systems in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce inequality and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
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The urgency of investing in health systems in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce inequality and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
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This report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is being published with six years left to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The combination of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and interrelated and cascading crises has provoked an alarming situation that threatens the attainment of the SDGs globally and in the countries of the region. The multidimensional effects of the pandemic stalled actions linked to achieving various SDGs, causing a regression in 32% of the SDG targets at regional level. This regression is reflected in key health indicators such as maternal mortality, immunization coverage and others related to malnutrition and mental health.
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Foreword .-- Introduction .-- I. Pressing need to strengthen health systems of the countries of the region with a focus on primary healthcare to address post-pandemic setbacks to the 2030 Agenda .-- II. The social determinants of health as key factors in the health impact of the pandemic and heightened inequality: enhancing coordination between social protection and health systems is crucial .-- III. The health impacts of the pandemic underscore the urgent need to strengthen the primary healthcare approach to ensure universal access to health .-- IV. To reduce inequality and move towards inclusive and sustainable social development, ensuring that health systems are sustainable is fundamental .-- V. Today, more than ever, investment must prioritize progress towards universal, comprehensive, sustainable and resilient health systems that overcome inequality and achieve sustainable development.