There is no doubt that Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has brought the
whole world in sharing the fight against diseases, poverty and other problems
afflicting the world and most importantly sub-Saharan Africa. Much has been
achieved though not well captured in the developing nations where the indicators
as per the target of MDGs in 2000 when the campaign began were below the
targets. In addition, the inequalities, disparities and conflicts that is continuously
witnessed in the sub-Saharan Africa threatens to scatter the few successes that
have been observed in recent past.
Though the MDG’s have led to a reduction of maternal and child mortality rates
in sub-Saharan Africa, the population growth is likely to reverse the gains due to
the already stretched scarce resources that continue to be depleted. Adolescent
pregnancy is a concern and has risen at an alarming rate in sub-Saharan Africa.
Universal access to health are necessary when it comes to improving the health
results and other fundamental objectives of the health systems, and are based on
all people’s right to enjoy the maximum level of health, equality and solidarity.
There is a need to take appropriate action when it comes to poverty and inequality
that continue to rise substantially in sub-Saharan Africa hence Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) framework.
Lastly, technology and innovation represent an opportunity for cost effective
solutions to reach more people and have more impact.