Table 1 Selected global health priorities related to emergency care

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) (2015–2030)

- 17 development targets agreed upon by all United Nations member states

- Targets related to emergency care include: 3.1–3.9, 11, and 16

World Health Organization 5-year workplan (2019–2023)

- Endorsed by the World Health Assembly in May, 2018

- Transforms the World Health Organization around 3 major goals:

○ 1 billion more people benefitting from Universal Health Coverage

○ 1 billion more people protected from health emergencies

○ 1 billion more people enjoying better health and well-being

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) (2015–2030)

- Incorporated into the SDGs (3.8) and the WHO workplan

- UHC enables everyone to:

○ Access high-quality services that address the most important causes of disease and death

○ Be protected from the financial risk of accessing those services