SDG1- No Poverty

What is the aim of SDG1?

taking action to end poverty and inequality within and among countries

What are the features of SDG1?

eradicate extreme poverty for all people, reduce by at least half the proportion of men and women and children of all ages living in poverty, implement nationally appropriate social protection systems

How does SDG1 link to reducing maternal mortality (SDG 3)? (2)

women can afford prenatal healthcare and giver birth in a medical clinic, women can afford nutritious food and clean water to enjoy a healthy pregnancy

How does SDG1 link to reducing U5MR (SDG 3)? (3)

being born in a medical clinic reduces risk of infection such as tetanus, afford clean and nutritious food will improve immune system and reduce dehydration, being able to access healthcare and vaccinations protects children against infectious diseases such as measles

How does SDG1 link to end epidemics of AIDs, TB, malaria and NTD’s (SDG 3)? (2)

affording clean water and sanitation reduces exposure to malaria and some NTDs, affording healthcare enables early diagnosis of conditions and appropriate medication such as ART and antibiotics