Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] A reduction in funding and leadership for global maternal health programs threatens to reverse decades of progress, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Insurers have raised premiums by an average of 18% for 2026 due to higher medical costs, increased use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, rising hospital prices driven by workforce shortages and consolidation, and concerns about a sicker risk pool if subsidies expire. MooLoo
• [New] External health assistance is projected to drop by 30-40% in 2025 compared with 2023, causing immediate and even more severe disruption to health services in low- and middle-income countries. EATG
• [New] Nearly 50% of healthcare workers will need significant reskilling by 2025 to work effectively with emerging technologies. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Digital health interventions could save healthcare systems worldwide $100 billion annually by 2025 through improved efficiency and prevention. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The PETA spokesperson added: Modelling predicts that a UK tax on red and processed meats could result in 22% fewer deaths and save the health service £700 million a year. The Ecologist
• [New] There is enormous potential for a broad, powerful struggle uniting USC nurses with workers across the United States against for-profit medicine. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] The 2030s will witness the maturation of precision medicine and the integration of digital health technologies into mainstream healthcare. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The 2030s will witness the maturation of precision medicine and the integration of artificial intelligence into every aspect of healthcare delivery. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2031, AR will become a mainstream tool across sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, enhancing decision-making and customer engagement. / Mexico Mobility Foresights
• [New] If heat-trapping pollution from burning coal, oil and gas continues unchecked, thousands of hazardous sites across the United States risk being flooded from sea level rise by the turn of the century, posing serious health risks to nearby communities. Insurance Journal
• [New] The World Health Organization has said its workforce will shrink by nearly a quarter - or over 2,000 jobs - by the middle of 2026 as it seeks to implement reforms after its top donor, the United States, announced its departure. The Guardian
• [New] The healthcare system has been significantly weakened at a time when New Zealand is experiencing a whooping cough epidemic and there are growing threats posed by measles, Mpox and potentially bird flu. World Socialist Web Site
• [New] Starting in 2025, 2025's flu season is spreading early, and with vaccination rates low and a novel virus strain, health experts are warning that it could be a rough one. Discover Magazine
• [New] The 2030s will witness healthcare's digital transformation reaching maturity, with artificial intelligence becoming the central nervous system of medical practice. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] GenAI adoption in the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnostic processes is anticipated to involve generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as IBM Watson Health, analyzing one million scans per day by 2025. HotBot
• [New] Digital health services could save the U.S. healthcare system $46 billion annually by reducing unnecessary visits and enabling early intervention. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Trend: Policy analysts warn that new FDA oversight of health AI tools could reshape how developers integrate diverse data sources into EHRs and patient facing apps. Ataira
• [New] The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth, fueled by the increasing burden of musculoskeletal disorders and improving healthcare infrastructure. Direct Market Insights
• [New] Genomic medicine will become mainstream within the decade. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2025, most developed healthcare systems will have integrated AI diagnostics into routine care, with developing nations following by 2030. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 28 November 2025