Our Scans · (LF.3) Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

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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] WHO will continue to provide technical support and help Nigeria strengthen its adolescent health systems. WHO | Regional Office for Africa
• [New] MAScOT made its debut on the International Space Station in 2023 to demonstrate NASA's first two-way lasercom relay system, and is now being prepared to serve in an operational capacity on Artemis II, NASA's moon flyby mission scheduled for 2026. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] Brazilian health authorities have confirmed that at least 60 million doses will be distributed nationwide through the public healthcare system in 2025. TV BRICS
• [New] The Federal Aviation Administration's Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program will develop new frameworks and regulations for enabling safe operations and form partnerships with private sector companies as well as with state and local governments. KPBS
• [New] Chinese state-backed digital currencies, such as the digital yuan, are being tested for international trade, but stablecoins could offer a parallel route for unregulated transactions. Ainvest
• [New] Strong and gusty winds are expected across the whole of England, likely causing disruption to rail and road travel, as well as power sources. Yahoo News
• [New] Aon's report projects total U.S. employer health care costs projected to rise 9.5% in 2026, exceeding $17,000 per employee. Forbes
• [New] Employee health costs are likely to surpass $5,000 in 2026 as companies see their biggest cost increases in at least five years. Forbes
• [New] With cases expected to double by 2058, communities, businesses and health professionals must commit to training, inclusivity and support. / Australia Inside Ageing
• [New] Additional professional development opportunities in digital health are essential to support scaled and sustainable change in Canada's health systems that can truly create opportunities for better outcomes for all. News-Medical
• [New] Delegates and stakeholders voiced optimism that Tanzania's favourable business environment, coupled with its regional position, will catalyse the rollout of transformative technologies and improve healthcare accessibility. Daily News
• [New] Currently, India's battery recycling sector remains largely fragmented and informal, characterized by collection gaps, improper disposal practices, low productivity, and significant health risks for workers and communities. Autocar Professional
• [New] A novel TB vaccine has the potential to reduce TB incidence, prevent the progression from latent infection to active disease, and curb the transmission of drug-resistant strains, making it a critical component of global TB control strategies, especially the World Health Organization's End TB goal. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Scientists at Scripps Research have found preliminary evidence suggesting that common wearable devices such as the Apple Watch, Garmin and Fitbit could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes by tracking physiological patterns-like heart rate - that correlate with hormonal fluctuations. News-Medical
• [New] Climate change threatens to negate the global health gains from the past 50 years and further widen pre-existing inequities. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Climate change will up the burden of mental and behavioural disorders by 50% by 2050, and health systems must be enabled to adapt. NewsGP
• [New] Twenty-five million pregnant women are currently at risk for malaria, and, according to the World Health Organization, malaria accounts for over 10,000 maternal and 200,000 neonatal deaths per year. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Obesity is an abnormal and excessive accumulation of adipose tissue in the human body, which poses a health risk. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The climate crisis increasingly affects health systems, with estimates of 14.5 million preventable deaths, $1.1 trillion in health care costs, and $12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide by 2050. Health Systems Implementing Climate Action
• [New] A case study at Area 25 Health Center in Malawi demonstrated AI's potential, with fetal monitoring technology reducing stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% over three years. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is promoting digital modernization to create more responsive, secure, and scalable supply systems, especially after recent global disruptions. Precedence Research
• As AI infrastructure spending is projected to jump to between $3 trillion and $4 trillion by the end of the decade, Nvidia is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory. Ainvest
• AI-powered early detection is poised to unlock $100 billion in annual healthcare cost savings by 2030, a figure that represents the beginning of a system-wide transformation. TNGlobal

Last updated: 15 September 2025