Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to global health, which has been accelerated by the misuse of antibiotics, both in animals and humans. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Climate change poses an urgent and imminent global threat to human health, increasing morbidity and mortality, straining health services worldwide, and exacerbating existing social inequalities. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Health Risk Analyzer is a predictive model from Aon that leverages the power of data, analytics and machine learning to forecast future medical and pharmacy claims risk within an organization. Aon
• [New] A case study at Area 25 Health Center in Malawi demonstrated AI's potential, with fetal monitoring technology reducing stillbirths and neonatal deaths by 82% over three years. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The climate crisis increasingly affects health systems, with estimates of 14.5 million preventable deaths, $1.1 trillion in health care costs, and $12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide by 2050. Health Systems Implementing Climate Action
• [New] With a projected CAGR of over 35% through 2034, blockchain in healthcare is shifting from pilot projects to global infrastructure. Paubox
• [New] AI reduces drug R&D costs by 70% and administrative expenses by 50%, with U.S. healthcare projected to save $150 B annually through automation and predictive modeling. Ainvest
• [New] The overall U.S. healthcare workforce saw a 22% decline in 2024, with a further 5% contraction expected in 2025 (Staffing Industry Analysts). ShiftKey
• [New] Although the future is uncertain, increased use of biosimilars in the US health care system could help achieve expanded access, control costs, and improve the quality of care. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Any breach in the food safety barrier leading to the emergence and spread of ARB and ARGs has multisectoral implications and threatens to reverse decades of human and animal health improvements globally. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Globally, AMR could result in US$ 1 trillion of additional health-care costs per year by 2050 and US$ 1 trillion to 3.4 trillion of gross domestic product losses per year by 2030. Public Health
• [New] On a global scale, medical costs are expected to remain elevated, with the WTW Global Medical Trends Survey projecting a 10.4% increase in 2025. Insurance Business
• [New] Some infertility can be addressed by medicine (eg, egg freezing, in vitro fertilization), and futurists could alert policy makers and clinicians about mid- to long-term consequences of global fertility decline. Journal of Ethics | American Medical Association
• As healthcare regimes shift more toward personalized medicine, globally wearable sensors will have an average compound annual growth rate of approximately 38% from 2017 to 2025, among which the development of the smart watch is expected to grow at a particularly high rate. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Incident fractures are a significant public health problem and are projected to increase from > 2 million to > 3 million each year, with an increase in fracture-related costs estimated from $17 billion to $25.3 billion by 2025. / USA PubMed Central (PMC)
• At least 270 Health Care officials, Labour and Social Welfare officials, Immigration Police, Soldiers, and other key officials will be trained in human trafficking victim identification, data documentation, and service referral strategies. / Laos United States Department of State
• Employment in home health and personal care aides will grow by 33% between 2022 and 2032, far outpacing other sectors, reflecting rising demand for in-home services. Market Data Forecast
• The home healthcare segment is the fastest-growing end-use and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 25.3% from 2025 to 2033. Market Data Forecast
• 537 million adults were living with diabetes in 2021, a figure expected to rise to 643 million by 2030, placing immense strain on healthcare systems. Market Data Forecast
• AI-powered early detection is poised to unlock $100 billion in annual healthcare cost savings by 2030, a figure that represents the beginning of a system-wide transformation. TNGlobal
• AI-powered early detection could slash global healthcare costs by $100 billion annually by 2030. TNGlobal
• 60% of U.S. acute care facilities will deploy ambient intelligence capabilities by 2028, fundamentally changing how clinicians interact with health information systems. Empower Systems
• Future Starlink could tie into IoT for health (connecting remote clinics' equipment) or enable VR/AR education experiences delivered via satellite. Bez Kabli

Last updated: 12 September 2025