Global Scans · 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] With air quality being a top priority for the UK Government, testing equipment will become more accurate and able to detect faults that previously went unnoticed. Philonomics
• [New] Health professionals predict a world where meal plans automatically adapt to one's biometric data and daily health fluctuations-creating a continuous loop of personalized wellness. Dxb News Network
• [New] The massive new funding will fuel global expansion and clinical trials, and will drive the development of additional AI diagnostic tools for pediatric healthcare. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• [New] By 2025, an estimated 2.3 billion smartphone users will actively use health and wellness applications, signaling a massive shift in patient engagement. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] From robot surgeons to hospital porters, robots will be increasingly visible in healthcare settings in 2026. Forbes
• [New] In 2026, the concept of telemedicine - healthcare delivered remotely via technology - has evolved into virtual hospitals. Forbes
• [New] Over the next decade, US cuts to health aid for tuberculosis and HIV programs alone could result in millions of additional childhood tuberculosis cases and deaths in low and middle-income countries. The Guardian
• [New] The US decision to stop funding Gavi and cut other global health programs is heartbreaking and could cost millions of lives, especially of children. The Guardian
• [New] If resistance to antibiotics continues to outpace innovation, the consequences for health systems worldwide will be profound. Global Health Partnerships
• [New] HLTH devoted more floor space, sessions and attention to AI in 2025, and hospital and healthcare leaders have unabashed enthusiasm for AI's potential to eventually improve patient care. Onclive
• [New] The goal to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030 is technically achievable, but progress is dangerously uneven. EATG
• [New] Health officials are warning of a worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where 57 cases and 35 deaths have been reported since early September. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] The Climate Act mandates a 70% supply of electric load from renewable resources by 2030 as well as a 100% zero-emission electric supply by 2040. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations have garnered widespread acceptance, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where they are regarded as the paramount global agenda for enhancing population health and well-being by 2030. LWW
• The projected decline in the workforce could affect U.S. demographics and make it harder to revive manufacturing jobs or attract workers in key sectors such as health care, agriculture, and energy, especially as the population ages. Caliber.az
• Better health could add US$ 12 trillion to global GDP by 2040 - an 8% boost. ShareAction
• Healthcare providers are increasingly investing in evidence-based probiotic interventions, with the probiotic infant formula segment alone projected to reach USD 1,285 million by 2034 at a CAGR of 5.3%. Emergen Research
• As health research confirms respiratory and cardiovascular impacts, expect specific occupational exposure limits for common nanomaterials by 2031, particularly affecting manufacturing, 3D printing, and recycling operations. Astutis
• With musculoskeletal disorders accounting for 28% of workplace injuries in the UK, passive and powered exoskeletons will reach critical mass adoption in logistics and healthcare by 2030 as costs drop below £3,000 per unit. Astutis
• Asia Pacific is forecast as the fastest-growing region, driven by rising healthcare expenditure, expanding hospital networks, medical tourism, and increasing awareness of minimally invasive surgery benefits in countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Vantage Market Research

Last updated: 02 November 2025