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] Bactiguard's infection prevention solutions decrease patient suffering, save lives, and unburden healthcare resources while also fighting against antimicrobial resistance, one of the most serious threats to global health and modern medicine. News Powered by Cision
• [New] Almost 20% of Kiwis are projected to be 65 or older by 2028, and like many other countries around the world, Aotearoa faces a shortage of healthcare and care workers to look after the elderly. RNZ
• [New] The United States will contribute $1.6 billion over the next five years to support HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, maternal and child health, polio eradication, disease surveillance, and infectious disease outbreak response and preparedness in Kenya. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Kenya will increase its domestic health investment by $850 million, meeting new co-investment and performance benchmarks intended to advance long-term health self-reliance. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] For all health systems, flexibility and managing through uncertainty will be paramount as many of the top stories from 2025 will continue to play out in the year ahead. Healthcare Advisory Services and Analytics | Chartis
• [New] Improved health in livestock will result in increased and more efficient production of livestock-derived foods, benefiting global efforts to enhance food and nutrition security and eradicate poverty. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] A One Health approach offers a promising framework for tackling health threats stemming from the interface between animals, humans, and the environment. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The health-tech company will gain first access to world model technologies, enabling it to develop FDA-certifiable AI systems for health care. Fortune
• [New] Up to 43,000 premature deaths a year in Europe could be prevented if they achieved the World Health Organization recommendation that all residents should have at least 1.2 acres of green space at least 1,000 feet from their home. Reasons to be Cheerful
• [New] Global health insurance costs are forecast to increase 10.3% in 2026, following estimated growth of 10% in 2025 and 9.5% in 2024. Insurance Business
• [New] WTW's 2026 Global Medical Trends report projects that healthcare costs will rise by 16.9% in 2026, up from 15.5% in 2025 and above the 14% average increase expected across Asia-Pacific. Insurance Business
• [New] WTW's 2026 Global Medical Trends report estimates that global health insurance costs will rise 10.3% in 2026, after increases of 10% in 2025 and 9.5% in 2024. Insurance Business
• [New] Dealmaking in health services is poised for a rebound in 2026 as companies improve in quality and use technology - particularly artificial intelligence - to attract buyers. Healthcare Dive
• [New] A new global report warns that measles outbreaks are being accelerated by persistent anti-vaccine narratives that discourage immunization, with the WHO describing measles as an early warning signal of wider vaccine failure. EU DisinfoLab
• [New] Doctors and groups representing employers said they are increasingly hearing about companies cutting weight loss drugs out of health plans in 2026 as costs mount. STAT
• [New] The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to reorganize the Veterans Health Administration structure, in an effort to improve veterans' healthcare, eliminate bureaucracy and apply VA policies consistently across all department medical facilities. Healthcare IT News
• [New] As surrogacy grows in Pennsylvania, agencies are expected to create stronger emotional support programs, mental health check-ins, and wellness resources for both first-time and experienced surrogates. Surrogacy4all - IVF Surrogacy, Surrogate Mother and Egg
• [New] Carriers cite strong demand drivers, with healthcare logistics projected to grow steadily through 2030 and FedEx forecasting $9 billion in health care revenue by fiscal 2025. Transport Topics
• [New] In 2026, tracking AI search visibility may get a little easier for publishers, who need a full arsenal of analytics and monitoring tools to know how, when and why they are being mentioned across platforms and AI products. Digiday
• [New] 2026 will be a decisive M&A year as EHRs, HIEs, and population-health vendors absorb adjacent assets to offer broader, AI-enhanced platforms. Signify Research
• The risk of a widening global AI divide looms large, with advanced economies racing ahead while developing nations risk being left behind. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• Not all clinical studies involving digital health technology will require FDA review: only clinical investigations of significant risk devices require FDA approval of an IDE application. JD Supra

Last updated: 22 December 2025