Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] Originally from South America, nutria have become a serious threat to both the environment and public health in California. Animals Around The Globe
• [New] Factors such as adverse impact on human & animal health and preference for environment friendly products are expected to restrain demand for organophosphate over the coming years. Global Market Estimates
• [New] The US health care system contributes to nearly 9% of domestic US greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change and potentially threatening human health with more extreme weather events, changes in the distribution of vector-borne diseases, and disruption of food systems. AJMC
• [New] Under section 64 of the CEPA, a substance is considered toxic if it enters or may enter the environment in a way that harms the environment or biodiversity, poses a danger to life-dependent environments, or poses a danger to human life or health in Canada. JD Supra
• [New] Water scarcity and climate-induced stress: Water scarcity and climate-induced stress have sharply intensified across West Asia and its neighboring regions, posing severe threats to agriculture, public health, and socioeconomic stability. New Spotlight Magazine
• [New] In 2025, Life Sciences and Health Care (LS & HC) companies face rapidly evolving global and local business paradigms that create regulatory, intellectual property, transactional and contentious risks and require daily monitoring. JD Supra
• [New] Although healthcare professionals continue to warn against replacing expert medical advice with AI tools, the Reddit story adds fuel to the ongoing discussion about how AI could complement clinical care and revolutionize everyday health support. Times of India
• [New] Like many other countries, Nepal continues to experience global health threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, air pollution, disease outbreaks, communicable and non-communicable diseases, including post-disaster community recovery. GorakhaPatra
• [New] By bridging gaps in the current system and providing one digital backbone, Dhamani is a beacon of innovation - a single system that will enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and render Oman's healthcare system more accessible and sustainable for generations to come. Oman Observer
• [New] By 2025, AI-driven platforms will play a critical role in addressing global health challenges, from rare diseases to pandemics. PuppyAgent
• [New] No pesticide regulatory authority in the world, including Health Canada, considers glyphosate to be a carcinogenic risk of concern to humans. MarketsFarm
• [New] A study by Baylor University and Dell Medical School reveals a surprising link between technology use and a reduced risk of dementia in older adults. SciTechDaily
• [New] The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors face unprecedented disruption as President Trump's proposed 10-25% tariffs on imported drugs and medical devices threaten to upend global supply chains, delay clinical development, and freeze merger activity through mid-2025. CorpDev.Org | Daily News for Dealmakers
• [New] WHO has issued An estimated 108 million people in the United States see a global strategy and action plan on universal coverage a medical care provider each year but not a dentist, and for oral health by 2030. The National Academies Press
• [New] With the increasing risk of global nuclear attack and advances in science, technology and medical care, people are at increasing risk of IR exposure, and IR induced injury has become a major public health concern worldwide. BioMed Central
• [New] The Patent Box Regime offers UK healthcare providers the opportunity to reduce their corporation tax on profits generated from patented innovations. Neo Health Nutrition Yoga and Meditation Network
• [New] The broader implications of ransomware attacks on critical healthcare organizations like DaVita extend far beyond IT disruptions - they pose serious risks to patient safety, public health, and national resilience. Security Magazine
• [New] As startups continue to solve global challenges - from climate change to healthcare access - their ecosystems will remain vital engines of progress. ShiftDelete.Net Global
• The McKinsey Health Institute has the mission to catalyse the actions needed across continents, sectors, and communities to unlock the potential of adding as much as 45 billion extra years of higher-quality life over the next decade. Big News Network.com
• Keebler Health - Keebler Health is an AI-first risk adjustment platform for providers and payers that are at risk for Medicare & Medicaid lives. Shizune
• Hospitals across Australia are facing increasing risk around security of their energy supply as climate driven disasters threaten critical healthcare infrastructure. Australian Federation of Medical Women
• The United States has threatened to impose tariffs on imports of semiconductors and medicines, sectors that are highly sensitive to global trade. The April 2025 Tariff War - DB Investing - Award Winner
• Asia-Pacific is projected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2032, owing to rapid digitization, government initiatives towards education and increasing adoption in healthcare as well as enterprise applications. SNS Insider pvt ltd

Last updated: 25 April 2025