We have made great progress against several leading causes of death and disease. Life expectancy has increased dramatically; infant and maternal mortality rates have declined, we've turned the tide on HIV and malaria deaths have halved.
Good health is essential to sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda reflects the complexity and interconnectedness of the two. It takes into account widening economic and social inequalities, rapid urbanization, threats to the climate and the environment, the continuing burden of HIV and other infectious diseases, and emerging challenges such as non-communicable diseases. Universal health coverage will be integral to achieving SDG 3, ending poverty and reducing inequalities. Emerging global health priorities not explicitly included in the SDGs, including antimicrobial resistance, also demand action.

Book Title:The Cholera Scare
Author:CBC HEALTH BOOKS
Illustrator: Benjamin Nyangoma
Publisher: Queenex Publishers, Kenya
ISBN:978-996-075-94-9
Website: http://www.queenexpublishers.co.ke

This is a beautifully illustrated and produced book following Sandra and Pato's experiences during an outbreak of cholera in their community. Children will learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of the highly contagious (communicable) disease. Enriching the book are: a particularly good ending, the intentional inclusion of words in Kiswahili in a glossary of new words in English, a fact file, health tips, and a pictogram of the steps of hand-washing.

Book Title: Aids: The Wicked Disease
Authors: S. T Bajah, S. Adenike Oroge and O. O. Bello
Illustrator: Kate Ward, Cephas Agbemenu, Peter Githinji and John Ikhiebe
Publisher: CSS Bookshops Limited, Nigeria
ISBN: 9782951471 3
Website: www.cssbookshop.com

Aids: The Wicked Disease is a dramatic sketch written by a collection of authors and cooperating educators. A diverse group of illustrators have also contributed to this rich resource which uses messages, pictures, posters, charts, a quiz and a glossary to introduce children to valuable knowledge about HIV/AIDS. It is effective edutainment and children will learn how HIV/AIDS is transmitted; how to recognise the symptoms and which medications are used in its treatment.

Book Title: Nursery Corona Tales
Author: Wale Okediran
Publisher: RASMED PUBLICATIONS LIMITED, Nigeria
ISBN: 978 978 854 567 5
Website: www.rasmedpublications.com

The Covid-19 pandemic is causing anxiety in both adults and children. Suddenly everything has changed. The book explains the Coronavirus while promoting strong family and community ties. The book prepares children to cope with the "new normal" as they protect themselves against the virus. In this extraordinary time of the Covid-19 pandemic, this book of strong, bright illustrations and very simple text, will appeal to even the youngest children.

Book Title: Ability in Disability
Authors: Francis M, Mwangi, Nkatha Muthomi, Lucy-Joy Wachira
Publisher: Queenex Publishers, Kenya
ISBN: 978-9966-075-66-6
Website: http://www.queenexpublishers.co.ke

Speaking to the mental health of people living with disabilities, Ability in Disability should be told and re-told. It is a story of hope, of finding inclusion in day-to -day activities and of surpassing expectations to achieve one's dream. It is an important story jointly written by 3 Kenyans seeking to promote inclusion, to introduce the Paralympics and the concept of events for the physically challenged. This inspiring book emphasises the centrality of parental support, educator support and encouragement, and in particular, the importance of role models: people who excel despite disabilities. A quiz at the end will help children remember lessons learned.

Book Title: Chadi's Trip
Authors: Sarah Haluwa
Illustrator: Abel Murumba
Publisher: Storymoja Publishers, Kenya
ISBN: 976-9966-62-264-8
Website: http://www.storymojaafrica.com

A little girl and her mother are outcasts in this wonderfully illustrated book. A plague, Shaka Risha, threatens to wipe out their village. Warriors sent to the land of spirits to find the cure, never return. Will Chadi, who courageously volunteers to go, return safely with the cure? There is good dialogue here and rich pictures of life in the rural African setting. For each chapter, the book provides fun and educative tasks including - a nice surprise - a digital task.

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