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] Over 40% of health plan and health system executives expect care-delivery transformation to significantly shape their organizational strategy in 2026. Talencio
• [New] The misuse of artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot in health care is the most significant health technology hazard for 2026. VatorNews -
• [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] 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] A global survey conducted by the Futurum Group finds well over a third of respondents expect their organization to increase spending on software security testing and application programming interface (API) security over the next 12 to 18 months. DevOps.com
• [New] AMS is crucial in tackling antibiotic resistance, a health crisis that could take millions of lives across Africa by 2050 if urgent action is not taken. BusinessMole
• [New] Exam stress can manifest in a wide range of mental health issues and may worsen underlying vulnerabilities to mental illness. CNA
• [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] Southeast Asia will have the highest projected fleet growth in the world, tracking at about 7%, well above the global average. Borneo Post Online
• [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] 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] The UN agency stressed that addressing preventable risk factors not only reduces cancer incidence but also lowers long-term healthcare costs and improves population health and well-being. UN News
• [New] During major health threats, states have historically called upon the CDC to deploy federal epidemiologists and scientists to help trace sources of infection and deliver tools, such as vaccines, to vulnerable communities. Scientific American
• [New] Texas officials have confirmed that two immigrants confined at the ICE jail in Dilley are infected with measles, risking an outbreak at the facility, where about 1,200 people, including over 400 children, are being held. Democracy Now!
• [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] NHS organizations across England are being encouraged to adopt AI-powered notetaking tools, which early trials suggest could free up clinicians to spend nearly a quarter more time with patients. UKAuthority
• [New] The transition to digital records will eliminate the need for service leavers to chase paperwork or wait for health records to reach their NHS providers, fulfilling a government commitment to improve support for veterans. UKAuthority
• [New] The U.S. severing its ties with the WHO will cause ripple effects that linger for years to come, with widespread implications for public health. The Conversation
• [New] Thousands of dams in the United States may be at risk of failure, and they could have major public health and economic impacts. Live Science
• [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] Within five years, blood tests designed to identify Parkinson's disease at an early stage could begin to be tested in healthcare systems. ScienceDaily

Last updated: 09 February 2026