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] Closing global workforce gaps will require sustained investments in health worker education, recruitment, retention, and working conditions. EurekAlert!
• [New] Meeting global health goals will require sustained investments in the health workforce. EurekAlert!
• [New] Although the global workforce has expanded dramatically, millions more doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, and pharmacists will be needed to ensure people everywhere can access essential health services. EurekAlert!
• [New] Women now make up nearly 70% of health workers worldwide but remain concentrated in professions that generally offer lower pay and fewer leadership opportunities. EurekAlert!
• [New] By 2035, the emphasis on recyclability goes beyond packaging being theoretically recyclable. CNS Media
• [New] Microbial amendments exhibit the fastest growth, anticipated to achieve a CAGR of 8.3% from 2026 to 2032, driven by their ability to enhance nutrient uptake and plant health. 6wresearch
• [New] Rural hospitals in the U.S. are closing at an alarming rate, threatening healthcare access and economic stability in underserved communities. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] AI-spowered digital health check-up platforms exemplified by PureHealth's HealthHub represent the most significant commercial opportunity, enabling personalized package recommendations, digital results management, and integration with the UAE's national electronic health record ecosystem. Persistence Market Research
• The Health Sector Transformation Program, under the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, is designed to fundamentally reform healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by improving quality, expanding accessibility, and ensuring financial sustainability. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The return of stronger funding support through the National Institutes of Health, particularly for smaller biotechnology companies, could provide critical relief after a period in which many organizations were forced to delay or halt clinical development because of funding uncertainty. BioPharm International
• The Democratic Republic of the Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine as health authorities respond to an ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease. Open Access Government
• AI is poised to shrink the world's health gap and accelerate discovery in physics, chemistry, and biology, leading to more personalized learning experiences and a future where every research scientist could have an AI lab assistant. TashiOS
• Government-backed initiatives will support their deployment in sectors like healthcare and education by 2027. TashiOS
• From 2027 to 2028, new industries with high added value and advanced technologies and sectors like healthcare and social services will become major drivers of development. VOV5.VN
• Early-stage startups and SMEs with health-focused digital solutions that want healthcare stakeholder exposure, pilot or validation opportunities, clinical feedback, and visibility in Portugal's health innovation ecosystem. Startup Tools
• Canada has an opportunity to lead in redefining development and assessment paradigms for regenerative medicine by exploring innovative approaches that balance patient access and health system sustainability. NCBI Bookshelf
• The Depression and Anxiety segment is expected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 10.1% during 2026-2033, due to rising mental health disorders across North America. Data Bridge Market Research
• The Hospitals segment is experiencing rapid growth, with an expected CAGR of 9.0% from 2026 to 2032, fueled by increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure and patient-centered care that champions adaptive technologies. 6wresearch
• The Asia-Pacific region is forecast to lead growth at a 9.32% CAGR through 2031, driven by a surge in desk-centric employment, the expansion of digital health initiatives, and the widespread adoption of e-commerce, which is bypassing underdeveloped specialty retail. Mordor Intelligence
• Women taking HRT could have a slightly higher risk of many health issues, including heart disease, strokes, breast cancer, and dementia. Business Insider
• South Korea's rapidly aging population is creating long-term opportunities for wireless healthcare technologies. Persistence Market Research
• The 2026 Watch List highlights the top 10 emerging technology platforms and issues in regenerative medicine that are expected to have significant and meaningful impact on health care systems in Canada over the next 5 years. NCBI Bookshelf
• Among the most transformative developments in HIV prevention have been the introduction of PrEP, defined by the World Health Organization as the use of an antiretroviral medication by HIV-negative people to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition (World Health Organization). PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 21 September 2026