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] Cisco will offer free digital skills training to healthcare staff through its Networking Academy, focusing on cybersecurity and AI basics. UKAuthority
• [New] The Healthcare Living Lab, led by US networking firm Cisco through its Lister Alliance collaboration, will test AI tools to reduce missed appointments, improve outpatient flow, and cut administrative burdens on NHS staff. UKAuthority
• [New] Officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced they will roll out 9 additional electronic health record (EHR) systems, bringing the total to go live in 2026 to 13, with complete deployment of the EHR system at all VA medical facilities as early as 2031. Impact Federal Health
• [New] The UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading digital transformation; Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 includes a $20 billion investment in AI and big data for smart cities and healthcare. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Expert Opinion: By 2026, experts predict that the FDA will approve more health-focused wearables, making them integral tools for preventive health care. Tech Shopping Zone
• [New] Dive into the top wearable technology trends for 2026, exploring innovations that will enhance daily life and health. Tech Shopping Zone
• [New] With FDA approvals for psychedelic medicine candidates expected in 2027, the need for psychedelic-informed healthcare workers to treat patients before, during and after psychedelic therapy means that training and education is already underway. Global Wellness Institute
• [New] President Donald Trump's budget could include another sizable reduction in funding to the National Institutes of Health. / Iran KFF Health News
• [New] Healthcare Expansion: Amazon Pharmacy and One Medical have reached critical mass in 2026, offering a potential Prime for Health that could become a multi-billion dollar vertical. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] By end-use industry, the healthcare segment is expanding at the fastest CAGR between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Physical inactivity contributes to more than five million deaths annually and generates $53.8 billion in global healthcare costs each year, placing its mortality risk on par with smoking and obesity. Urban Health Today
• [New] Approximately 80% of adolescents and 1 in 3 adults globally fail to meet the World Health Organization's physical activity guidelines, and the WHO's own target of a 15% relative reduction in inactivity by 2030 appears out of reach in most nations. Urban Health Today
• [New] Total US employment is still projected by the BLS to grow from 170.0 million in 2024 to 175.2 million in 2034, heavily buoyed by the healthcare and social assistance sectors, which remain highly resistant to AI automation due to their reliance on physical interaction and deep human empathy. TimeTrex
• [New] AI and related technologies could save between $200 billion and $360 billion annually in US health care spending, largely through improvements in automation, clinical decision support, and operational efficiency. AJMC
• [New] The AI-based health care industry has reached USD 39 million in 2024; it is estimated to reach USD 337 million by 2033. / UAE Business Setup Services in UAE | Stratrich Consulting
• [New] The UAE healthcare industry offers a highly lucrative emerging opportunity for AI-based business operations. Business Setup Services in UAE | Stratrich Consulting
• [New] As the UAE moves toward building a smart city and a diverse, knowledge-based economy, sectors such as healthcare, finance, logistics, and sustainability are seeing many opportunities to leverage AI. Business Setup Services in UAE | Stratrich Consulting
• [New] Droughts exacerbate antibiotic resistance in bacteria, posing a dual threat from environmental shifts and public health. Coaio Limited
• [New] As 2026 unfolds, the decisions made by small businesses will play a key role in shaping how health coverage evolves, not just for employers, but for the broader workforce as well. Breaking AC
• [New] The Draft Guidance articulates FDA's view that non-tobacco-flavored ENDS - particularly ENDS products with fruit and candy/dessert / other sweet flavours that appeal to youth - pose a greater risk to public health than tobacco-flavored ENDS. JD Supra
• [New] Heading into 2026, most analysts predict a measured rebound in healthcare deal volume. JD Supra
• [New] Think Global Health warns that some countries could face declining overall health budgets if U.S. financing decreases faster than domestic spending increases, as is projected for some countries. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Precision health offers one of the clearest pathways to reducing waste and avoidable harm in modern healthcare systems, but it will require a concerted effort by governments, health systems, regulators, academia and the private sector. Pulse+IT

Last updated: 06 April 2026