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] Australia's growth model threatens planetary health equity. Planetary Health Equity Hothouse
• [New] The UAE's National Innovation Strategy and Vision 2031 have placed healthcare at the center of its digital transformation agenda. Khaleej Times
• [New] By the mid-2020s, heat waves, floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events had become more frequent and severe across many parts of Asia, increasing risks to food security, water resources, infrastructure, and public health. EBSCO
• [New] 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
• [New] The rapid digital transformation of the UAE healthcare sector accelerated by the UAE Digital Economy Strategy and Smart Dubai health technology initiatives is creating a compelling growth opportunity for technology-enabled health check-up delivery models. Persistence Market Research
• Rural hospitals in the U.S. are closing at an alarming rate, threatening healthcare access and economic stability in underserved communities. PubMed Central (PMC)
• 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
• As innovation continues to influence healthcare systems worldwide, the ability to effectively integrate digital tools into care delivery will remain an important area of focus. Health 2.0 Conference
• A robot capable of conducting annual cardiovascular health checks could point to a practical, scalable model for reducing pressure on NHS primary care. The National Robotarium

Last updated: 27 September 2026