50 by 50 Event

50 by 50 Event
January 22 • San Francisco, CA

Attendee: Research Associate Manika Tomar

Overview: Hosted by the University of California San Francisco, this event convened global health leaders to review key findings of The Lancet Commission’s Global Health 2050 Report and learn how academia, policymakers, the private sector and health leaders can collaborate to reduce premature deaths by half and improve global welfare by 2050.

Main takeaways and highlights:
1.  Localizing solutions: Strengthening local health systems and empowering communities are essential steps toward sustainable progress.
2. Rebuilding trust: Beyond funding, it is critical to restore confidence in multilateral and local institutions.
3. Youth and technology: Harnessing emerging technologies and the energy of young innovators will be pivotal in achieving the 50 by 50 vision.

As the nutrition and public health landscape continue shifting, there is no one size-fits-all-solution, shared Tomar. "These discussions couldn’t have come at a more critical time.”