Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] As organizations like Brain Health USA continue supporting modern, flexible, and holistic care, telehealth will remain a cornerstone of mental health for years to come. Brain Health USA
• [New] As the demand for virtual services rises through 2026, its integrated approach to supporting clients through digital access plays a significant role in shaping the future of mental health care. / USA Brain Health USA
• [New] As digital mental health continues expanding into 2026, individuals in large cities will likely rely even more on virtual psychiatric services. Brain Health USA
• [New] New requirements for cybersecurity audits, algorithmic pricing disclosures, and health app privacy protections demand immediate operational changes as we head into 2026. The CommLaw Group
• [New] Experts from around the world are raising alarms about the rapid global rise of ultra-processed foods, warning that UPFs are reshaping diets and driving a surge in chronic health problems. ScienceDaily
• [New] A reduction in funding and leadership for global maternal health programs threatens to reverse decades of progress, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Over the next 15 years, health systems will not just be treating more depression and anxiety. Pragmatic Coders
• [New] By the year 2050, more than 1.7 million Canadians are expected to be living with dementia, with an average of 685 individuals being diagnosed each day. Alzheimer Society of Canada
• [New] The impact of dementia on Canada's health-care system will be huge. Alzheimer Society of Canada
• [New] Both the health and careers of many care partners across Canada will be affected by dementia if the current trends prevail. Alzheimer Society of Canada
• [New] In Georgia, ten schools in different regions, together with social workers, will hold informational and educational meetings with students focusing on recognising and addressing violence, including sexual violence, as well as on anti-discrimination and issues of tolerance. Mirage News
• [New] The World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health urge all Pakistanis to follow lifestyle recommendations and prevent the risks of a disease afflicting 34.5 million people in Pakistan, the highest proportional burden globally. Pakistan
• [New] The healthcare system has been significantly weakened at a time when New Zealand is experiencing a whooping cough epidemic and there are growing threats posed by measles, Mpox and potentially bird flu. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] With potentially as much as one quarter of all APIs sourced from China directly - or indirectly through India - U.S. pharmaceutical supply chains face a vulnerability that could have drastic consequences for the American healthcare system. Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez
• [New] Over 112 million Americans reside in areas with a dearth of mental healthcare providers, and by 2025, shortages of counselors, psychiatrists, mental health social workers, clinical & counseling psychologists, and other specialized professionals are expected to get worse. Towards Healthcare
• [New] In 2025, industries from finance to healthcare to logistics will no longer treat blockchain as emerging tech. Charioteer Blockchain & AI Solutions
• Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize every aspect of healthcare in the near future, and 2025 will be the year we begin to notice adoption at a much higher rate, with AI already streamlining tasks like patient communications and on the cusp of even more transformative applications. Sully.Ai
• The physicians who adopt AI medical scribes today are not just improving their own practices-they're contributing to a healthcare system transformation that will expand access and improve outcomes globally. Sully.Ai
• By 2025, most developed healthcare systems will have integrated AI diagnostics into routine care, with developing nations following by 2030. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Healthcare data volumes are growing faster than in any other sector, expected to increase by 36% annually through 2025. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Global healthcare spending is projected to reach $15 trillion by 2030, representing nearly 12% of global GDP. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The healthcare sector is under extraordinary strain, needing over 1.1 million additional nurses by 2030 to meet surging demand while its own workforce ages. Roic AI
• The surge in healthcare costs expected in 2026 may come as a surprise to employers and employees. Walterboro Live

Last updated: 30 November 2025