Global Scans · Illness · Weekly Summary

• [New] As populations age around the world, the number of people with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease is expected to rise. New Atlas
• [New] Obesity is a major health problem worldwide and can raise the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic disorders. ScienceDaily
• 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
• Weight reduction of 15% in a population of 100,000 people could yield US$ 85 million in savings over five years through chronic disease prevention. Global X ETFs Australia
• Women taking HRT could have a slightly higher risk of many health issues, including heart disease, strokes, breast cancer, and dementia. Business Insider
• Heart disease remains the leading killer of people worldwide, and one of the key risk factors driving deaths is elevated levels of cholesterol. Time

Last updated: 20 September 2026