Recent open-access books on SDG 3: Good health and well-being

In a world striving for sustainable development, the role of knowledge dissemination cannot be overstated. SDG 3 – Good health and well-being – is crucial for advancing inclusive and sustainable development, contributing to a better future for all. To support this mission, we are proud to showcase a curated list of recently published open-access books that align with SDG 3 themes. These books are freely accessible to readers worldwide, helping advance research, share innovative ideas and drive meaningful change.

As a publisher committed to open access, we believe in breaking down barriers to knowledge accessibility and empowering authors to share their research with a global audience. If you are an author or researcher with innovative ideas that align with SDG 3 – or any of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – this is your opportunity to make a difference. We are actively seeking book proposals for open-access publications that inspire change and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future.

Here are some of the latest open-access books that explore diverse aspects of SDG 3: Good health and well-being

Collaborative community partnerships across education settings
Edited by Luiza O de Sousa and Mariëtte P Koen
This book explores how participatory collaborative collaborations between practitioners, parents/guardians and teachers can provide children, adolescents, and pre-service and in-service teachers with opportunities to become active collaborators in making a positive contribution to learning environments and a more sustainable world through participatory approaches.

Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach
Edited by Nobert R Jere, Gardner Mwansa, Memory Ranga, Attlee M Gamundani, and Pardon B Maoneke
The book describes the digital inequality between well-connected communities and regions with access to information and communication technology services and those that have difficulty accessing and using digital services. It uses practical case studies from selected Southern African countries to expose digital inequalities in different sectors, provides step-by-step solutions on closing the digital divide from a citizen’s perspective and presents sustainable and achievable digital solutions to address the identified inequality.

Envisioning a promising Africa from diverse perspectives
Edited by Cheryl Potgieter, Vimbai Chibango, Lifutso Tsephe and Imraan Buccus
Insights on how Africa and its diaspora can collectively work together to realise its aspirations.

Reproductive health issues among young people in southern Africa
Edited by Karabo Mhele, Mluleki Tsawe, and Martin E Palamuleni
This book provides valuable insights for scholars and stimulates discussion on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues in southern Africa.

Socio-ecological-economic reflections on the impacts of COVID-19 in Africa
Edited by Willie Chinyamurindi and Philani Moyo
This book contributes to reflections from young scientists in South Africa, Africa and beyond around the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Tsetse fly and trypanosomosis (nagana) in South Africa
Authored by Abdalla A Latif
The book provides an authoritative, in‑depth examination of the tsetse belt in northeastern KwaZulu‑Natal and highlights the urgent need for South African veterinary professionals and authorities to address nagana, a neglected animal disease that has been overlooked since 1990, with no official reporting or treatment programmes.

Ukonga among women in rural spaces: A Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund‑inspired community project
Edited by Joyce Mnesi Mdiniso, Allucia Lulu Shokane, and Mapule Cheela
The book contributes valuable insights into transformative, gender-inclusive development practices driven by women’s collective savings initiatives in the rural spaces of Eshowe Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. It presents empirical research on women’s self-help groups (ukonga) and explores the theoretical and contextual factors that have enhanced rural economies through women’s financial resilience and economic sustainability.

Who cares? The plight of lone mothers: Social security provision and autonomy
Authored by Phakama Ntshongwana
This book is a contribution to socio–scientific examination of social policy in South Africa.

These books demonstrate the power of open-access publishing in driving progress toward SDG 3. By making these works freely available, we are not only amplifying the voices of researchers but also ensuring that their insights reach researchers, policymakers, practitioners and communities who can turn ideas into action.

If you are passionate about contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development, we invite you to submit your book proposal today and join a growing movement that prioritises accessibility, impact and innovation. Together, we can create a world where knowledge knows no boundaries and sustainable development becomes a reality for all.

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