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] Public healthcare spending across OECD countries is projected to increase by approximately 1.5 percentage points of GDP by 2045. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] With WHO projecting a global shortfall of 11 million health workers by 2030, hospitals are increasingly shifting toward semi-automated, user-friendly ventilators that reduce clinical workload while maintaining precision and patient safety. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Another very big concern is that many rural health clinics will close in New Mexico because of the elimination of federal Medicaid tax dollars as well. Source New Mexico
• [New] The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity Threat Landscape Report identifies ransomware as one of the most significant cyber threats facing organizations worldwide, particularly targeting critical infrastructure, healthcare, and supply chains. fortinet
• [New] The National Health Commission is expected to progressively expand its positive list of permitted functional food ingredients. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Leading Product Type: Collagen peptides are projected to capture around 38% of revenue share in 2026, driven by clinical evidence supporting dermal and musculoskeletal health applications. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As billions of people use mobile phones globally, a small increase in the incidence of adverse effects on health could have major public health implications on long term basis. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are transforming obesity treatment, but without affordable, healthy food and appropriate support, they could widen health inequalities in the UK. EurekAlert!
• [New] By the year 2030, as America's baby boomers enter their seventies and eighties, health spending will top $16 trillion, or 32% of GDP. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The recognized potential of information technology to improve healthcare has driven a global push for digitally advanced organizations, with hospitals implementing transformation programs. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Universal Health Coverage (UHC), defined as ensuring all individuals have access to essential health services without financial hardship, has emerged as a critical goal in global health policy, particularly as a cornerstone of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] By 2026, prescription spending is projected to increase to $875 billion, or 15.4% of national health expenditures. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] To achieve cervical cancer elimination by 2050, leaders of the Commonwealth also stress the need to embed cervical cancer care into primary health systems, integrate HPV vaccination into routine immunization, and link screening to existing maternal services. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Explicit advocacy for, and integration of, musculoskeletal health and persistent pain into existing global and/or regional policy reform initiatives will be important to drive appropriate policy and service implementation, particularly as part of action towards the SDGs. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As awareness of mental health continues to grow worldwide, meditation is expected to remain one of the most widely practiced tools for stress reduction, self-improvement, and emotional well-being. Mindmember Discount
• [New] Home healthcare settings are anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment, fueled by federal policy priorities favoring community-based care delivery and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Enhancing Oncology Model promoting home-based clinical monitoring. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Broader efforts to improve healthcare affordability, strengthen access in underserved communities, and address systemic cost challenges are expected to remain central issues in 2026 and beyond. caa | Capital Analytics Associates
• [New] Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents in the United States and improving access to high quality just-in-time suicide interventions to reduce risk has important public health implications. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• [New] In 2026, employers expect to pay more than $18,500 per employee for health care benefits, a 6.7% increase from 2025 and the biggest jump in 15 years. Claims Journal
• [New] Two thirds of large companies expect to raise monthly premiums for employee health coverage through paycheck deductions in 2027. Claims Journal
• [New] U.S. companies plan to charge more for employee health plans in 2027, as soaring drug prices drive up insurance costs. Claims Journal
• [New] Among the eight available full texts, Cameroon, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda stand out as partners facing particularly high cofinancing expectations, as their MOU domestic commitments outpace the health budget growth projected by IHME. Think Global Health

Last updated: 21 June 2026