WHO Commission on Macroeconomics and Health

The WHO Commission on Macroeconomics and Health was an international panel established by the World Health Organization in 2001 to explore how investing in health can boost economic growth and development. They highlighted that poor health hampers productivity and economic progress, and that spending on healthcare can be a smart investment for countries. The Commission provided evidence-based recommendations to improve health systems worldwide, emphasizing that healthier populations lead to stronger economies. Its work aimed to promote policies that prioritize health as a key driver of economic and social development globally.