The Global Health 2050 by the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health outlines a bold yet achievable vision for halving the probability of premature death (dying before age 70) globally by 2050. Referred to as the “50-by-50” goal, this strategy emphasizes focused health investments to significantly reduce mortality while improving health outcomes and human welfare.
The report highlights lessons from countries that have already achieved remarkable progress, identifies 15 priority conditions for action, and proposes a comprehensive approach, including health-system strengthening, inter-sectoral policies like tobacco control, and leveraging development assistance for global health initiatives. With an interim milestone of reducing premature death probability by 30% by 2035, the Commission demonstrates that investing in health is not only feasible but essential for economic and social prosperity.
It serves as a call to action for governments, policymakers, and international stakeholders to commit to this transformative goal, offering a roadmap to advance health equity and universal health coverage.