Health, key to social development

Despite the well-known importance of health for human beings, in many territories, it is still not a primary issue in practice. This is why the United Nations included SDG 3, which promotes health and well-being for all human beings and, according to the UN, aims to "reduce the maternal and child mortality rates, end the AIDS epidemic and communicable diseases, ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services, and achieve universal and quality health coverage.".

“From the Directorate of Social Interaction (ISU), we highlight the work carried out by the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Cundinamarca, led by Dr. María Nancy Garzón Soche, where professionals are trained for life in the prevention and care of physical and mental diseases, and actions for the improvement of the living conditions of the population in the region,” said Patricia Gil, ISU director.

The World Health Organization (WHO) was created in April 1948, which is why it is a good time to share with the university community that the health and general well-being of the population are fundamental factors for the sustainable development of a society.

Currently in Colombia, health and welfare services must continue a process of strengthening; it is essential to improve the financial models of these entities so that they can offer more efficient care systems with greater hygiene and sanitation, with a greater number of medical and care personnel, with innovative treatments and cutting-edge technologies to care for the life of the patient with all possible dignity and ethics.

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