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] Global e-commerce revenues are projected to reach more than double pre-pandemic levels by 2026, with air cargo playing a key role in emerging markets lacking well-established ground and postal networks. Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin - News for aerosp
• [New] The Aberdeen center becomes its third research site, expanding participation opportunities and strengthening Scotland's position as an international hub for brain health innovation. Scottish Enterprise Newsroom
• [New] Buildings generate one-third of global energy use and emissions while being increasingly impacted by climate hazards. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• [New] Asia Pacific will exhibit the highest CAGR as a result of increasing consumer electronics demand, favorable government policies, and growing IoT deployment in industries such as healthcare and agriculture. Polaris
• [New] Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions are expected to experience significant growth through 2030, supported by increasing healthcare investments, rising awareness of neuromodulation therapies, and growing geriatric populations. ReAnIn
• [New] AMR is now a significant global health threat as drug-resistant microbes know no borders and can spread rapidly, exacerbated by factors like poverty, inequality, and natural or human-induced crises. Times Kuwait
• [New] Antimicrobial resistance is a major global health threat, with many bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infections becoming increasingly difficult or impossible to treat. Times Kuwait
• [New] The 24 million people who get their health coverage through Affordable Care Act marketplaces are going to see their premiums more than double after an enhanced tax credit expires at the end of the year. The Guardian
• [New] Abu Dhabi has a goal of being the world's first AI-native government by 2027, which will involve automating 100% of its governmental processes. Forbes
• [New] The new Belem Health Action Plan, led by Brazil's government and the World Health Organization, will help countries with surveillance, best practices and capacity building to help them deal with climate-fueled health issues. The Guardian
• [New] Surging cases of yellow fever and dengue in South America highlight the growing assault on people's health from the climate crisis, with infectious diseases spread by mosquitoes and deadly heat also now pushing into temperate regions such as Europe, experts have warned at the Cop 30 climate summit. The Guardian
• [New] Ultimately, a well-designed legal framework will enable countries to harness the benefits of digital trade, promote innovation, and improve the lives of citizens worldwide. TheNigeriaLawyer
• [New] Further evidence for the public health significance of an NRS comes from simulation studies, with the most recent showing that an NRS implemented in 2025 may prevent an estimated 1.2 to 2.3 million premature deaths and 19.1 to 39.5 million life-years saved by 2100. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The 2025 health landscape anticipates widespread adoption of wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, which currently monitors over 100 million users. HotBot
• [New] In 2025, significant overhauls to mental health policies will require the adoption of integrated care models, extending coverage to an additional 50 million individuals through enhanced parity laws. HotBot
• [New] GenAI adoption in the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnostic processes is anticipated to involve generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as IBM Watson Health, analyzing one million scans per day by 2025. HotBot
• [New] The expansion of telehealth services and patient monitoring in 2025 will emphasize equity, driven by federal mandates that require at least 30% of services to target underserved rural and women's health populations using wearable devices. HotBot
• [New] In 2025, key trends in healthcare access underscore the expansion of telehealth services, which are projected to account for 40% of all patient visits according to McKinsey. HotBot
• [New] Global health insurance costs are projected to rise 10.3% in 2026, continuing a multi-year trend of steep increases. Insurance Business
• [New] Healthcare cost increases are projected to rise 9.6% in the U.S. in 2026, only a hair less than the 9.7% experienced in 2025, according to WTW's 2026 Global Medical Trends report, released Tuesday. Healthcare Dive
• [New] Nearly 60% of respondents said having a chief artificial intelligence innovation officer will be most important to health systems' success over the next three years. Healthcare Dive
• [New] In May 2025, the World Health Organization formally added chronic kidney disease to its agenda to reduce early deaths from noncontagious illnesses by one-third before 2030. News-Medical

Last updated: 17 November 2025