Significant progress has been made in improving people's health in recent years. 146 out of 200 countries or regions have met or are on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goal on under-five mortality. Effective HIV treatment has reduced AIDS-related deaths globally by 52 percent since 2010, and at least one neglected tropical disease has been eliminated in 47 countries.

However, inequalities in access to health care persist. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing crises have hampered progress towards achieving Goal 3. Childhood vaccinations have seen the largest decline in three decades, and deaths from tuberculosis and malaria have increased compared to pre-pandemic levels.

The Sustainable Development Goals made a bold commitment to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other infectious diseases by 2030. By achieving universal health coverage and providing access to safe and affordable medicines and vaccines for all.

To overcome these setbacks and address long-standing healthcare deficits, increased investment in health systems is needed to support countries in their recovery and build resilience to future health threats.