Good Health and Well-being

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

[New] South Africa plans to access doses via three sources: the AU arrangement, the COVAX facility co-led by the World Health Organization, and direct deals with manufacturers.
[New] South Africa said it also made a deal with Serum Institute India and will be getting 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine for its health workers in January 2021.
[New] As well as emissions targets, a growing number of countries will ban the sale of new fossil-fuel vehicles starting in 2030, adding pressure on carmakers to develop electric vehicles.
[New] In 2021 and beyond, homecare brands will extend their reach into consumers' lives by overtly aligning with health and wellness goals, and becoming leaders in driving social change.
[New] Canadian miner Eldorado Gold Corporation has set its gold production target at between 430000 oz and 460000 oz for the year, as well as in 2022, before building up to between 510000 oz and 540000 oz by 2025.
[New] The Federal Highway Administration is awarding $49.6 million to 10 projects to develop intelligent transportation systems that will boost street safety, relieve congestion, and enhance vehicle connectivity as well as provide support for autonomous vehicle tech.
[New] Following identification of a new variant of coronavirus in Brazil, the Scottish Government will impose additional restrictions on all arrivals from South America, as well as several countries with strong travel links to affected countries.
[New] In the coming years, consumers will be looking for more products and services that offer mental and emotional health benefits.
[New] Belgian foreign trade, which contributed significantly to economic growth in 2018, risks being affected in 2021 by the weakening of economic growth in the eurozone, by the tensions in international trade (including between the US and the eurozone) and Brexit.
[New] Companies drilling development wells, conducting workovers and other interventions to stimulate production will help, but may not be enough to drive growth in 2021.
[New] DTNA is partnering with Portland General Electric to open Electric Island, a large public charging site for medium - and heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles expected to be the first of its kind in the United States.
[New] With coronavirus vaccines now in distribution, we expect economic activity to pick up again in 2021, but without meaningful structural changes in the carbon intensity of the US economy, emissions will likely rise again as well, they wrote.
[New] A focus on mental health will be key in 2021, and brands and marketers should keep their consumers' concerns at heart when coming up with new strategies and campaigns.
[New] Most of the growth in US tight oil which was expected towards the end of 2021 is at risk to be offset by the decline in output from companies that have filed for restructuring in the last two years, as most of them are currently in their base decline phase with limited new well activity.
[New] In 2021 and beyond, food and drink companies will create novel mental and emotional wellbeing solutions, deliver on new value needs and use brands to celebrate people's identities to boost mental health.
[New] The U.N. health agency was hoping coronavirus vaccinations might begin later this month or in February in some of the world's poorer countries, calling on the global community to do more to ensure all countries have access to vaccines.
[New] The development of artificial intelligence, for instance, will play a pivotal role in the overall growth and capabilities of RPA over the coming years.
[New] Global spending on wearables is expected to reach USD 81.5 billion in 2021 and USD 93.8 billion in 2022, driven by the rise in remote working and people getting more interested in monitoring their health.
[New] Despite the challenges in the years ahead, the world's people were optimistic about the future with many believing they will be better off in 2045, with respondents in sub-Saharan Africa - where the median age is just 18 - being the most optimistic about the future.
[New] Through GSI Ventures, Salloway is looking forward to bringing 5G technology to Saudi Arabi, describing it as a $14 trillion global opportunity, not only in terms of technological implementation but also the benefits it brings to health care, digital health, artificial intelligence and smart cities.
[New] The United Nations has proclaimed 2021-2030 the Decade of Healthy Ageing, with WHO leading international action to improve the lives of older people, their families and communities.

Last updated: 17 January 2021

Good Health and Well-being

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