Millennium Development Goals in the WHO European Region: A situational analysis at the eve of the five-year countdown
Publisher/Organizer: WHO Regional Office for Europe
Publication date: 2010
Language: English
Overview
“All MDGs affect health, and health affects all MDGs. Thus, this report looks at all MDGs, applying a public health approach that includes health determinants. Delays and/or inequities in progress towards all MDG targets endanger health and well-being. In all sectors, development efforts must reach those in need across the social gradient, with proportionate attention to the most vulnerable populations.”
“Strong health systems are crucial for maintaining and scaling up progress towards the MDGs on health. Achievement of health targets depends on equitable access to a health system that delivers high-quality services, including the stewardship of cooperation with other sectors and at cross-government levels to address the determinants of health and health inequities. “