Health-related SDG targets in Tajikistan: implementation of policies and measures for health and well-being. Progress report 2020 (2020)

The Republic of Tajikistan is one of the global pilot countries for implementation of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All (GAP), with a focus on strengthening health financing as an accelerator towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 on health and well-being for all. This process is supported by United Nations agency partners and other development partners. This report reviews and assesses the achievements towards SDG 3 and its targets as well as health-related targets of other SDGs to date in Tajikistan. This is the first step of the GAP process (engage, assess, align, accelerate and account) and will clarify priorities for action to accelerate the achievement of SDG 3 in Tajikistan and alignment of development partners’ support. Recommendations are made for finalization of the new 10-year National Programme of Strategic Development of Healthcare and Social Protection for the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan 2021–2030 and in its implementation.