In the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, there is a renewed
understanding, from political leaders to the people they serve, of the centrality of health and
well-being to social and economic development. Although the health and other related
Sustainable Development Goals are badly off track, new national and international capacities
and commitments can be harnessed to revitalize action on the Goals original ambition and to
equip health systems to meet the expectations of their populations and the emerging
challenges of the post-Sustainable Development Goals world. The four-year period from 2025
to 2028 constitutes a unique opportunity to advance health equity and get the health-related
Sustainable Development Goals back on track, while "future-proofing" health systems.
Realizing this ambition will require a common, global health agenda and joint work across a
broad group of stakeholders in support of government action.
Climate change has not been a distant threat for many years and everyday we are confronted with the consequences of the irresponsible choices made by our generation and those before us regarding the well-being of the planet, several “solutions” given by the United Nations World Health Organization have not been addressed by the people. It is required a more ambitious focus on how this issue is affecting global health. The urgency of the situation has led the World Health Organization to develop a General Programme of Work (GPW 14), it is a medium-term strategy agreed by the member states (MS) to set an agenda highlighting, planning, monitoring and evaluation of this health programme. “ Building on the strengths of the Thirteenth General Programme of Work, and recommendations from the Evaluation of GPW 13, the overarching vision for GPW 14 is to promote, provide and protect the health and well-being of all people, everywhere.” Is what the World Health Organization states to the public.
The United Nations and World Health Organization, among other global institutions, have provided guidelines and strategies aimed at mitigating the harmful effects of climate change, but these measures have often fallen short due to a lack of comprehensive action and political will. The effectiveness of this given general programme of work is at the stake of the member states that need to compromise to ensure the engagement of this goals, what is needed it is a stronger international cooperation for these paramount issues that affect every single living thing, The program ensures that all the relevant targets are met and if necessary the adjustments of strategies. Public awareness is crucial since the most effective way of achieving the designated goals is by teaching everyone about the near future that climate changing will bring. The World Health Organization is prioritizing two key areas, people around the world need to be assured of protection given the circumstances that are presented, strengthening health systems is necessary to fight the growing health threats posed by climate change. The system would also benefit the environment.
In conclusion, these topics should be discussed all throughout the international community, it can not be accomplished without the support of everyone around the world, to strengthen the General Programme of Work 14. We have seen examples of how these programmes made by the United Nations committees are not always effective but it is important to know that as the world faces increasingly complex health threats, the strategic goals set out in GPW 14 are essential for guiding global health efforts towards a healthier and more sustainable future for all.
If you do not change, the world will not change.
Bibliographic References:
https://www.who.int/about/general-programme-of-work/fourteenth
https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/EB154/B154_28-en.pdf
