Good Health & Well-being

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Good health and well-being are essential for a thriving society—covering physical, mental, and social health.

It’s not just about avoiding illness; it’s about enabling people to live fully and productively. Promoting health worldwide enhances lives and supports sustainable development.

This is why the United Nations included Good Health and Well-being as one of its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

What is Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3?

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 Good Health and Well-being aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages.

As a cornerstone of the UN’s 2030 Agenda, this goal recognises health as essential for global progress and equity. It emphasises:

Achieving universal health coverage
Access to essential healthcare services
Reducing preventable deaths from diseases like heart disease, cancer, HIV, and malaria
Improving maternal and child health
Promoting mental health services and reducing stigma

The goal connects health to sustainable development by addressing economic, environmental, and social factors.

Why is good health and well-being important?

Health underpins all other areas of development. Healthy individuals are more likely to contribute meaningfully to society, participate in the workforce, and lead fulfilling lives.

However, there are challenges primarily affect developing countries, including limited resources and inadequate healthcare systems. Prioritising health helps:

Reduce poverty and inequality
Improve quality of life
Support long-term sustainability

Mental health plays a vital role in this, and must be integrated into broader health strategies for a truly holistic approach.

Benefits of Good Health and Well-being

Physical and Mental Benefits: Preventing disease, promoting healthy habits, and ensuring access to care enable people to live longer and better. A healthy population is more resilient—physically and mentally—and better able to handle life’s challenges. Improved mental health through awareness, support systems, and stigma reduction creates compassionate and thriving communities.

Economic Advantages: Health drives economic growth. Reducing the burden of disease lowers healthcare costs and boosts productivity. Investments in public health free up resources for other sectors like education and infrastructure, in particular developing countries where systems are under strain.

Good Health and Wellbeing Issues

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Global Disease Burden: Despite progress, the dual threat of communicable (e.g., HIV, TB, malaria, COVID-19) and non-communicable diseases (e.g., cancer, heart disease, diabetes) continues to strain healthcare systems, especially in low-income areas. Tackling both is critical to achieving SDG 3 and requires strong international collaboration.

Mental Health Crisis: Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety are on the rise, often worsened by stigma, substance abuse, and lack of access to care. Economic instability, social isolation, and global crises have intensified the need for better support. Addressing mental health is essential for stronger communities and individual well-being.

Environmental Threats: Environmental factors—like climate change, pollution, and deforestation—directly affect human health. Rising temperatures, poor air and water quality, and food insecurity contribute to disease and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Protecting the environment is essential for public health and future sustainability.

Examples and Activities by Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad

Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad (AMB) contributes to health and sustainability through impactful local programs:

Sports Nutrition Awareness: Educating over 1,200 Malaysian student-athletes on performance nutrition through initiatives like Winning Meals Kachimeshi.

Eat Healthy, Live Active and Less Salt, Umami It Campaigns: Promoting lower sodium intake using AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami seasoning and highlighting aminoVITAL® sports drinks for recovery.

Too Good to Waste Initiative: Combating food waste via composting, youth education, and community engagement.

These efforts showcase AMB’s commitment to empowering communities and creating a healthier future aligned with global goals.