Figure 1-12 Progress in maternal and child health-related indicators for SDG 3, 2015-2024
moderate. Global average life expectancy re- at the current pace, the goal of ending these diseases by 2030 is unlikely to be met. Due demic, reaching a record high of 73.3 years in to reduced tobacco use, improved air quality, 2024 (UNDESA, 2024). According to estimates and increased access to clean household fuels, water, and sanitation, an estimated 1.35 billion ation (IHME) at the University of Washington, the maternal mortality ratio, neonatal mortality compared to 2018, which surpassed the WHO rate, and under-five mortality rate saw a mod- health and wellbeing by 2025" (WHO, 2025). Healthcare services have improved. The uni- and control of communicable diseases. Except for malaria, indicators such as HIV incidence 2021, indicating slow improvement in essen- rate, tuberculosis incidence rate, and prevalence tial health services. In 2023, the global health workforce reached 70 million workers, with eases, noncommunicable diseases, and service capacity and access.