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

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] Over 40% of health plan and health system executives expect care-delivery transformation to significantly shape their organizational strategy in 2026. Talencio
• [New] As well as bringing huge opportunities, AI's transformative potential and rapid evolution and adoption are also reshaping the risk landscape, making it a standout concern for firms of all sizes worldwide, alongside other more established threats. Allianz.com
• [New] WHO will continue to lead the Health Cluster, coordinating more than 200 humanitarian health partners working in Ukraine. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] Healthcare providers will guide any transition once Ozempic tablets become available at pharmacies in Q2 2026. Rejoy Health
• [New] Based on a report by The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, we see that 25% of mothers return to work within 10 days of giving birth, which will most likely affect their mental health and essential attachment time with their baby. Voices for Utah Children
• [New] Technological innovation alone will not be enough to strengthen health systems and achieve UHC by 2030. Philips
• [New] By 2026, the pace of innovation will be defined by how well companies adapt, govern, and scale AI responsibly. MEXC
• [New] If capabilities continue to improve at their current rate, by 2030 AI systems will be able to complete well-scoped software engineering tasks that would take human engineers multiple days to complete. International AI Safety Report
• [New] 2026 will be the tipping point for merging beauty and health, driven by consumers' focus on holistic wellness. Mintel
• [New] In 2026, healthcare organizations will likely tackle foundational security elements such as addressing identity and access management while leaning into automated processes and continuous monitoring. Technology Solutions That Drive Healthcare
• [New] AI is complicating the cybersecurity landscape, and a focus on robust cybersecurity practices will be needed in 2026, but healthcare organizations still need to combat the rising cost of care while providing excellent patient care. Technology Solutions That Drive Healthcare
• [New] A proposed HIPAA update from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could require mandatory data backup and recovery, regular security testing, multifactor authentication, real-time monitoring, encryption, network segmentation, and anti-malware software. Technology Solutions That Drive Healthcare
• [New] Healthcare organizations are using agentic AI for IT; knowledge management; product and/or service development; marketing and sales; service operations; and risk, legal and compliance. Technology Solutions That Drive Healthcare
• [New] In 2026, HealthTech expects healthcare organizations to continue to explore AI tools, with increasing focus on agentic AI. Technology Solutions That Drive Healthcare
• [New] WITEC's work is expected to accelerate growth in high-value jobs across research, engineering, clinical validation, and health-care services, and attract strategic investments that foster biomedical innovation and industry partnerships in Singapore, the United States, and beyond. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] By 2030, 20% of top-tier healthcare institutions in Asia/Pacific will harness quantum platforms for 100 x faster diagnostics, simulations, and digital twins in precision-driven complex care. IDC
• [New] By 2030, multimodal AI will predict 50% of chronic and rare diseases before symptoms, making predictive care a reality with broader health data, including wearables and multiomics in Asia/Pacific. IDC
• [New] 75% of Asia/Pacific healthcare providers expect greater productivity gains from agentic AI than GenAI without agents, as adoption is set to expand across real-time decision support and autonomous workflows. IDC
• [New] Spending priorities focus on medical care, projected to top $165 billion, as well as modernizing the VA's computerized patient records system. Stars and Stripes
• [New] Travel medicine has become increasingly complex as new health risks and evolving pathogens emerge globally. insuremeright
• [New] The relative stability of TB detection in Africa has been attributed to minimal disruption from COVID-19-related health system shocks, though the possibility of over-diagnosis in some settings cannot be ruled out. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The fruit and herbal tea segment is likely to grow with an expected CAGR of 9.4% from 2026 to 2034 with a paradigm shift in consumer health consciousness in North America and Western Europe, where demand for caffeine-free, functional beverages is escalating. Market Data Forecast

Last updated: 08 February 2026