Global Scans · Healthcare · Weekly Summary

• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, fueled by rising healthcare investments, a growing ageing population, and increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures. Yahoo Finance
• [New] By focusing on the social determinants of health and implementing comprehensive strategies, public health officials hope to make a more significant impact on reducing obesity rates in the United States. Nola Defender
• [New] Communities in the Global South, often least responsible for historical emissions, are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, facing threats to their livelihoods, health, and cultural heritage. DISA
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to boost nutrigenomic areas with growing government support and investments in genomics research and the integration of genomics into healthcare. Precedence Research
• [New] The recent reemergence of C. hominivorax in North America has highlighted the need for mandatory reporting, given the magnitude of the risks it poses to animal production and public health. Nature
• [New] The reemergence of the New World screwworm poses a significant threat to animal and public health with minimal regulatory oversight. Nature
• [New] Financial modelling warns that without effective prevention, Scotland may face a fiscal crisis as its population ages: healthcare costs are projected to rise from around 40% to 55+% of devolved spending, potentially creating a £ 14-£ 16 billion annual gap by 2075. Plant Based Health Professionals UK
• [New] The next few months will determine whether America's telehealth revolution continues to expand access and improve care, or whether policy inaction allows digital healthcare disparities to deepen the existing cracks in our healthcare system. News for Doctors
• [New] The emergence of zoonotic diseases highlights the risks associated with ecosystem degradation and intensified human activities, which directly connect to both One Health and Planetary Health. BioMed Central
• [New] Maiha noted that AMR poses a significant threat to the livestock sector, which is the backbone of rural livelihoods in Nigeria as the health of animals is intricately tied to the health of people. Tribune Online
• [New] The projected healthcare spending growth of 7.1% in 2025 substantially exceeds expected GDP growth rates, indicating that healthcare costs are consuming an increasingly large share of national economic output. DistilINFO GovHealth Advisory
• [New] Home health and hospice providers were weak after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposes a 6.4% reduction cut in 2026 Medicare payments. eOption
• [New] Attempts to ensure children have easy access to vaccinations through the NHS are too often thwarted by unnecessary barriers, child health experts have warned. The BMJ
• [New] Enhancing health literacy levels in India could increase economic growth, reduce disease burden, and better prepare the world against the next pandemic. Nature
• [New] India presents unique opportunities to enhance the health literacy of its residents, owing to digital health potential and high smartphone penetration. Nature
• [New] Considering the role of infectious diseases in public health, educational institutions should expand their curricula to include more comprehensive training on emerging infections, outbreak preparedness, and global health threats. BioMed Central
• [New] A Trump administration policy passed by a federal health agency will increase costs and reduce access to gender-affirming care for trans people on private insurance by removing certain protections, effective in 2026. Snopes
• [New] President Donald Trump's big beautiful bill would make sweeping changes to U.S. health care, leaving millions of vulnerable Americans without health insurance and threatening the hospitals and centers that provide care to them. NBC San Diego
• [New] Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is one of the most life-threatening cardiovascular diseases, characterized by high mortality and complication rates, posing a significant threat to global health. BioMed Central
• [New] The global healthcare sector is facing an alarming shortage of nurses and midwives, a challenge that threatens to undermine efforts toward improved population health. BioMed Central
• [New] The trend of population ageing poses a severe challenge to healthcare systems: The original intention of founding Yidu Tech ten years ago was based on the foresight that the traditional healthcare supply chain would be unsustainable under the ageing peak expected by 2030. Malaysia Sun
• [New] The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency is actively exploring promising opportunities to enhance access to affordable, high-quality health solutions through strengthened partnerships with Egypt. Zambia: News Diggers!
• [New] Medicare Advantage plans will expand value-based care, enhance supplemental benefits, and integrate digital health tools to improve chronic disease management. Medicare ABC: Get Medicare Insurance Agents

Last updated: 06 July 2025