12/10/2026
The malicious use of AI, naturally occurring pandemics with the potential to exceed the impact of COVID-19, conventional conflict destabilizing entire regions, and antimicrobial resistance threatening modern medicine's safety net, have the potential to determine the health of billions globally.
The Lancet Commission on 21st Century Global Threats to Health stands as an independent voice bringing together diverse experts to examine the broad set of threats facing the world over the rest of the century.
The Commission’s comprehensive analysis is now available in The Lancet: http://ms.spr.ly/6182aq8Mm
To contextualize the threats to health and understand future trends, explore the new data visualization tool: http://ms.spr.ly/6184aq8Mo