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The world as we know is changing – politically, economically, socially, environmentally, and especially technically. On the economic front, many nations have faced rising deficits.
Achieving inclusive and quality education for all reaffirms the belief that education is one of the most powerful and proven vehicles for sustainable development. This goal ensures that all girls and boys complete free primary and secondary schooling by 2030. It also aims to provide equal access to affordable vocational training, to eliminate gender and wealth disparities, and achieve universal access to a quality higher education.
U. N. Sustainable Development Goal 4 for Quality Education
We have made huge strides in reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and fighting HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. Since 1990, there has been an over 50% decline in preventable child deaths globally. Maternal mortality also fell by 45% worldwide…. Despite this incredible progress, more than 6 million children still die before their fifth birthday every year. Sixteen thousand children die each day from preventable diseases such as measles and tuberculosis.
U. N. Sustainable Development Goal 3 for Good Health and Well-Being
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Pelton, J.N. (2019). Healthcare and Educational Systems in the Age of the Cyber Revolution. In: Preparing for the Next Cyber Revolution. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02137-5_8
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