Our Scans · (LF.3) 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] In 2026, direct government funding will account for about 72% of total health spending, up from 56.8% in 2023. Myjoyonline
• [New] Developing a national health strategy for women, supporting more research on women and investing in the fem tech industry could make Canada a global leader. SenCanada
• [New] The use of digital health tools, including AI, will strengthen the Canadian economy and keep us competitive into the future. SenCanada
• [New] Better-connected health data is also expected to drive major efficiencies, with estimates suggesting $9.4 billion in annual savings from reduced duplication, fewer missed appointments and more effective use of resources. / Canada SenCanada
• [New] Switching the NHS vehicle fleet to electric will save the health service millions and help to decarbonise 460 million miles of travel each year. GOV.UK
• [New] 'Invest 2035' directs substantial funding toward areas like genomics, personalised medicine, and vaccine development, ensuring the UK stays at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Oboe
• [New] The health informatics segment is estimated to register a CAGR of 26.3% from 2025 to 2033. Market Data Forecast
• [New] By end user type, the healthcare and life sciences segment is expected to expand at the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Reducing waste in back-office and procurement functions could free up up $510 million, which could be re-invested back into patient care and government health targets, without reducing clinical staff. / New Zealand RNZ
• [New] Looking ahead to 2026, deal value and volume in the health services sector are predicted to continue steady growth as marketed assets improve in quality. JD Supra
• [New] The persistent nursing and home health aide shortages have led to healthcare wages growing at double the national average, creating a potential wage-push inflation risk that the Federal Reserve is monitoring closely. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The home care settings segment is expected to expand significantly during the forecast period 2026-2035, owing to rising patient comfort preferences and the adoption of remote healthcare. Research Nester
• [New] In the U.S., the dominant health problems are chronic diseases shaped by neighborhood environments, structural inequities in housing and health care, and years of accumulated risk from unhealthy diets and other long-term exposures. The Atlantic
• [New] Chief Nursing Officer of Ochsner Health (New Orleans): One of the most pressing workforce challenges in 2026 will be the shortage of nurses amidst an ever-increasing demand for care from an aging population. Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• [New] Chief Medical Officer of Piedmont Healthcare (Atlanta): With one in three healthcare providers nearing retirement age and with an anticipated 27 million adults aged 65 or older by 2050, the United States is projected to face a physician shortage of 124,000 by 2034. Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• [New] 55% of healthcare workers report that they are considering leaving their job within 2027. / USA Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & A
• [New] By 2050, nearly 32% of girls ages 2 to 19 may have obesity, raising concerns about earlier and longer lasting heart health challenges. ScienceDaily
• [New] The United States says it will begin winding down health assistance to Zimbabwe after negotiations on a proposed $367 million, five-year funding deal broke down. OkayAfrica
• [New] Poised to address a critical gap in the global health landscape, the Society for Brain Health will serve as a formal body of scientists, educators and policymakers focused on enhancing cognitive capacity, longevity, and proactive health optimization. News-Medical
• [New] The jump to roughly 54% time charter coverage for 2026 modestly shifts the near term balance toward earnings visibility, but it does not remove key risks around future tanker supply, operating costs and the health of refined product demand. Simply Wall St
• [New] If India can harness the power of CRISPR under a national policy of indigenous solutions, streamlined supply chains and equitable access, following the tenets of the National Institution for Transforming India (Niti Aayog), it has the potential to lead on healthcare globally. Chemistry World
• [New] As innovation progresses, digital solutions will remain central to building accessible, responsive, and patient-focused healthcare environments across the globe. MEXC
• [New] As technology advances, health tech will continue to address disparities and promote equitable healthcare distribution worldwide. MEXC

Last updated: 02 March 2026