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 Centre for Research Studies, 84% of Spaniards see the climate emergency as a real threat to human wellbeing and to the health of the planet. The Guardian
• [New] The risks underline the importance of a One Health approach, which recognises that human, animal and environmental health are interconnected. Al Jazeera
• [New] AI is being adopted across the UK justice system faster than its impact on the public can be independently evaluated, a new report has warned. UKAuthority
• [New] The Ada Lovelace Institute has warned that AI transcription tools are being rapidly adopted across social work despite limited and light-touch approaches to ethics and evaluation. UKAuthority
• [New] The Middle East's healthcare insurance sector in 2026 will likely see sustained growth driven by increasing demand for comprehensive tech-enabled plans, rising healthcare costs, and growing chronic diseases. The Lime Street Guide
• [New] Asia Pacific, Africa, and Latin America offer untapped potential, driven by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and growing awareness of tea's health benefits. Persistence Market Research
• [New] For organizations and travelers exploring opportunities in Syria, the primary concern is the persistence of localized instability, terrorism, and security disruptions, as well as limited emergency response capacity. On Call International Blog
• [New] The combination of record-breaking heatwaves and peak tourist volumes is creating a more challenging risk environment for travelers across Europe, increasing the likelihood of health emergencies, transportation disruptions, crowd-related crime, and reduced travel flexibility. On Call International Blog
• [New] Health Risks Due to Increased Temperatures Rising global temperatures increase the risk of dehydration and other heat-related health issues. Policybazaar
• [New] By 2026, healthcare will have clearly shifted from reacting to problems to preventing them early, made possible by a few vital technological advances. Zymr
• [New] A recent Deloitte 2026 Global Health Care Outlook survey highlights that 64% of health system executives believe AI will be the primary driver for cost reduction through automated workflows in the coming year. Zymr
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing, driven by expanding healthcare infrastructure, rising surgical volumes, broader insurance coverage, and increasing chronic disease-related wound care demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals is the fastest growing End-use Industry segment, expected to achieve a CAGR of approximately 11.5% during 2026-2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The three-day conference aims to develop a roadmap for a mentally healthy nation and share innovative, evidence-based interventions that will shape Kenya's future mental health agenda. The Star
• [New] OpenAI said that it will not use connected health data to train its foundation models or serve ads. theregister
• [New] Global temperatures in 2027 could reach up to 1.7 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial average, well above the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold that's been dubbed a relatively safe level of global warming. Wired
• [New] The HIV research pipeline faces growing threats from sharp reductions in training and career development programmes (e.g. NIH T and F awards, D43 grants and diversity supplements) - programmes that have historically supported the next generation of HIV researchers and global health leaders. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Despite four decades of pivotal scientific and programmatic advances-most notably in antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre-exposure prophylaxis - the world remains off track to meet the 2025 and 2030 targets for ending AIDS as a public health threat. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The global health worker shortage will reach 11 million by 2030, primarily impacting low- and lower-middle-income countries. Market Data Forecast
• Mental health telehealth represents the most time-sensitive actionable opportunity with 57 million Americans living with mental illness (SAMHSA) and 45 states reporting provider shortages, offering above-average subscription retention, high session frequency, and CMS-expanded reimbursement parity. Persistence Market Research
• The Thai life insurance industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.4% to US$ 22 billion in 2028, GlobalData says, as more Thais grow older and are more aware of their health needs. Clarion Events (Asia)
• The European Commission is working to deliver innovative solutions for personalised nutrition advice and/or support that will help consumers to achieve their optimal health and well-being. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 03 August 2026