- Posted on 19 Feb 2025
About SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing
Well before the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious diseases caused millions of premature deaths every year. Non-communicable diseases (such as cancer) kill millions more, with poor infant and maternal health taking a further toll. The key to improvements in all areas is better access to medical services.
At UTS we’re teaching nurses, midwives and allied health workers with a special focus on workers for regional and remote Indigenous and Pacifika communities. An important part of our international network of support and collaboration includes the UTS World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development.
Here are some examples of our work at UTS contributing towards SDG 3.
Indoor plants can reduce cancer-causing petrol pollutants from the air of offices and apartments that come from connected garages and car parks
During a pandemic, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) saves lives – but only if it does what the manufacturer says it will.
A five year study is underway in Australia exploring ways to better support midwives, to help reduce burnout and departure from the workforce.
UTS continues to work with leaders to develop and strengthen health workforce capacity, regulation, and education outcomes in the Western Pacific Region to achieve better health.
Our impact
Find out how UTS staff and students are contributing to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Trailblazers for the Goals
UTS has experts working towards the SDGs all over campus. The Trailblazers for the Goals are a campus-wide network of researchers and experts advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
You can contact a trailblazer to discuss their work for the SDGs, or they can connect you with other experts in the space.
Faculty of Health
David is Professor of Epidemiology in the Faculty of Health and an expert in public health, epidemiology and biostatistics. His research advances SDG 3, focusing on cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes, with a strong interest in how healthy lifestyles improve community health and quality of life.
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Advancing global public health through innovative education and impactful research.