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] The WHO will either reform dramatically to retain relevance with remaining members, or it will become a vehicle for Chinese influence over developing nations' health policies. Armstrong Economics
• [New] Regional health organizations will gain prominence - the African CDC, Pan American Health Organization, and similar bodies. Armstrong Economics
• [New] China will inevitably expand its role within WHO, using health diplomacy as another tool of influence across developing nations, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia. Armstrong Economics
• [New] Google is facing mounting scrutiny of its AI Overviews for medical queries after a Guardian investigation found people were being put at risk of harm by false and misleading health information. The Guardian
• [New] In 2026, AI and machine learning are increasingly being used to provide real-time valuation models, risk analytics, and predictive insights for tokenized assets. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• [New] AI will accelerate research breakthroughs in 2026 by automating data analysis and hypothesis generation across health and technology domains. StudyFinds
• [New] Healthcare organizations will become increasingly coordinated and quickly develop responsiveness to new healthcare threats emerging in different parts of the world. StudyFinds
• [New] Healthcare workers are using artificial intelligence tools that have not been approved by their organizations - a potential patient safety and data privacy risk. Healthcare Dive
• [New] The FDA's move might be bigger than getting pills prescribed by an AI doctor: It could help rein in health care spending. Reason.com
• [New] Under new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on low risk wearable technology and software, AI-powered health tools are rapidly expanding, leading to major implications for cost, access, and consumer autonomy in health care. Reason.com
• [New] Dedicated budgetary support for clinical research and evidence-based nutrition will be crucial to strengthening consumer trust and enhancing the global credibility of Indian-made supplements, firmly positioning India as a trusted, science-led hub for preventive health and long-term well-being. The Indian Express
• [New] Health care AI is expected to soar from $20 billion in 2024 to $500 billion by 2033, buoyed by rapid rate. The Real Economy Blog
• [New] The U.S. exit could cripple numerous global health initiatives, including the effort to eradicate polio, maternal and child health programs, and research to identify new viral threats. KCBD
• [New] If the United States has any hope of containing healthcare costs and reversing the chronic disease crisis, it will not happen by simply training more physicians. Forbes
• [New] Based on CDC estimates, better prevention and control of chronic disease could avert up to half of all heart attacks, strokes, cancers and kidney failures, reducing national healthcare spending by $1 to $1.5 trillion each year. Forbes
• [New] In 2026, the pull toward consumer-centric preventive healthcare will continue to strengthen. Morgan's Newsletter
• [New] Health insurance premiums are forecast to rise 9% to 10% as Thailand moves toward an ageing population and awareness of healthcare cost inflation increases. Insurance Business
• [New] Longevity is going to be the hottest new (well, old) skincare trend in 2026. Dr Tanya Skincare
• [New] A daily 30-minute brisk walk improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, supports a healthy weight, and strengthens muscles and bones, benefits that become increasingly important as we age. HuffPost UK
• [New] Expect to see many other states taking actions to either drop or preserve health insurance coverage in 2026. Rockefeller Institute of Government
• [New] Resistant bacteria represent one of today's most serious global health threats. ScienceDaily
• [New] The opportunity to make meaningful change has never been greater, and in 2026, healthcare leaders will remain committed to realizing the full potential of technology and its greater purpose of better patient care. Healthcare IT News
• [New] Long-term care and mental health pharmacies are emerging as some of the most compelling investment opportunities in 2026. JD Supra

Last updated: 26 January 2026