This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.

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Data last updated 18 October 2017
Metadata last updated 03 July 2020

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Proportion of health facilities that have a core set of relevant essential medicines available and affordable on a sustainable basis
Target name

Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non‐communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all
Global indicator description
UN designated tier

Tier II
UN custodian agency

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals metadata for target 3.b opens in a new window
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