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• [New] The trend of population ageing poses a severe challenge to healthcare systems: The original intention of founding Yidu Tech ten years ago was based on the foresight that the traditional healthcare supply chain would be unsustainable under the ageing peak expected by 2030. Malaysia Sun
• [New] The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency is actively exploring promising opportunities to enhance access to affordable, high-quality health solutions through strengthened partnerships with Egypt. Zambia: News Diggers!
• [New] Medicare Advantage plans will expand value-based care, enhance supplemental benefits, and integrate digital health tools to improve chronic disease management. Medicare ABC: Get Medicare Insurance Agents
• [New] The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimated national health spending grew 8.2% in 2024 and expects a 7.1% increase in 2025. American Hospital Association | AHA News
• [New] Around half of the world's population currently suffers from high water stress at least one month per year, threatening secure delivery of water, food, health, jobs, and energy. WaterBlog@KTH: Reflect, Rethink, Refill
• [New] The eco and ethical programme is an ambitious, customer focused plan that builds on the success of the first 10 years of Plan A and will support 1,000 communities, help 10 million people live happier, healthier lives and convert M&S into a zero-waste business. Marks & Spencer
• [New] As the world rapidly warms, levels of tropospheric ozone are projected to increase in all business-as-usual scenarios, exacerbating the most damaging impacts of climate change and harming health, agriculture and ecosystems. Clean Air Fund
• [New] Fifty-eight thousand people with severe and complex mental illness across New South Wales will continue to miss out on effective mental health care with today's State Budget providing little new funding for mental health services. RANZCP
• [New] Economic uncertainties may have put a damper on healthcare M&A during the first quarter of the year, but many still expect a rebound as 2025 progresses. JD Supra
• [New] By 2023/24 the NHS will not be able to close the gap between demand and supply for nurses working in hospitals, mental health and community trusts. Health Foundation
• [New] As specified in The NHS long term plan, between 2018/19 and 2023/24 funding will grow faster than the overall NHS England budget for mental health (4.6% per year, on average), and primary medical and community services (3.8% per year, on average). Health Foundation
• [New] Spending on mental health services will rise by £2.3bn over the next 5 years (4.6% per year), while spending on primary and community health services will rise by £4.5bn (3.8% per year). Health Foundation
• [New] The $5 million funding from Rio Tinto to the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance will enhance vital Indigenous-led health care for families across the Pilbara and treat patients closer to Country. NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health New
• [New] In North Carolina, 600,000 people could lose access to health care as a result of Republicans' changes to Medicaid. NBC News
• [New] Aboriginal communities will benefit from a $246.8 million package over four years, supporting programs in health, education, employment, and justice, as well as economic development partnerships with business. RSM Australia
• [New] The Cook Labour Government's 2025-26 State Budget outlines significant investment in regional Western Australia, with the Mid West region set to benefit from upgrades in infrastructure, health services, education, and community programs. The Sector
• [New] The MHRA will help shape international rules for AI in healthcare - speeding up access to safe, effective technologies into the NHS and worldwide. GOV.UK
• [New] In light of the world's rapidly ageing population, the United Nations General Assembly designated 2021-2030 as the Decade of Healthy Ageing, and Member States committed to implementing key actions to add healthy years to life. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The IAEA develops and promotes nuclear safety standards for facilities and activities involving nuclear materials, aiming to minimize risks to human health and the environment. IASbaba
• The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination reaffirms Pakistan's unwavering commitment to cervical cancer elimination, aligning with the WHO's 2030 targets. World Health Organization: WHO
• Mental health and many common mental disorders are shaped to a great extent by the social, economic, and physical environments in which people live and that social inequalities increase risk of many common disorders. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Air pollution remains the most important environmental threat to health, causing impacts felt throughout the course of people's lives. The Independent
• Cervical cancer elimination is a key priority for the World Bank Group as part of its efforts to reach 1.5 billion people with quality, affordable health services by 2030. World Health Organization: WHO

Last updated: 29 June 2025