Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] Among the eight available full texts, Cameroon, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda stand out as partners facing particularly high cofinancing expectations, as their MOU domestic commitments outpace the health budget growth projected by IHME. Think Global Health
• [New] Liberia and Mozambique expect overall declines in annual health spending - even as both increase their domestic contributions. Think Global Health
• [New] Ethiopia's health budget will peak in 2028 and drop steadily through 2030, while Rwanda's will more than double from 2026 to 2027, only to decline sharply. Think Global Health
• [New] While Nigeria's and Uganda's total health budgets rise steadily before flattening at their tail ends, co-investments in Ethiopia and Rwanda will fluctuate. Think Global Health
• [New] Health co-investments from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda are modestly larger in 2030 than in 2026. Think Global Health
• [New] Some countries expecting to increase their total health co-investments-combined domestic and U.S. spending-will experience budget fluctuations each year under the MOUs, which could disrupt program continuity. Think Global Health
• [New] Despite committing to co-invest a substantial $3 billion, Nigeria expects to increase its health spending as a proportion of its national budget only marginally, from 5% as proposed in its 2025 budget to at least 6% from 2026 to 2030. Think Global Health
• [New] Some countries, such as Liberia, could face significant year-over-year drops in U.S. funding for health alongside sharp increases in cofinancing expectations that exceed previous spending projections. Think Global Health
• [New] After a year of dissolving the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), withdrawing from the World Health Organization, and reducing foreign assistance for health, the Trump administration is finalizing bilateral arrangements that will define the next era of U.S. global health engagement. Think Global Health
• [New] The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) will develop and launch a new Age-Friendly Health Plan Program to strengthen accountability for age-friendly care across Medicare Advantage plans nationwide. The John A. Hartford Foundation
• [New] Over the last decade, the use of generics has saved billions of dollars every year, and it is expected that biosimilars will soon prove to be a cost-effective alternative and can play an important role in driving down healthcare costs globally. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Health risks posed by pests and rodents in Gaza remain high as restrictions persist on access to landfills and the import of critically needed items, despite ongoing mitigation efforts implemented with pesticides brought in last month. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitar
• [New] Climate change has aggravated water stress and may cause significant danger to global health and productivity, and will continue to do so as global temperatures rise and weather patterns change. ClimateCheck
• [New] More than half of the world's population will be affected by water shortages by 2032, causing severe health consequences, unless urgent action is taken. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Physical inactivity has emerged as a major public health issue worldwide, linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health disorders. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Medical research charity Cure Parkinson's says the Parkinson's research field is approaching a pivotal moment, as a wave of results from clinical trials testing treatments designed to slow or stop Parkinson's disease is expected to land in 2026. Cure Parkinson's
• [New] Australia's digital health industry is ready for lift-off in personalised and preventive care, where data and AI have tremendous potential. IMARC Group
• [New] While surgical systems dominate current spending, rehabilitation robotic systems are forecast to record the fastest growth through 2033 as healthcare providers expand neurological recovery and elderly mobility programs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has created a deeply alarming situation, the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres has warned. BBC News
• [New] Accelerating obesity intervention in the UAE could help more than 1.2 million adults overcome obesity by 2031, while unlocking billions in healthcare savings and economic gains. Khaleej Times

Last updated: 12 June 2026