Global Scans · Health · Weekly Summary

• [New] The next few months will determine whether America's telehealth revolution continues to expand access and improve care, or whether policy inaction allows digital healthcare disparities to deepen the existing cracks in our healthcare system. News for Doctors
• [New] Healthcare policy changes could substantially impact insurance coverage rates, spending trends, and cost-sharing requirements, ultimately affecting healthcare's share of GDP by 2033. DistilINFO GovHealth Advisory
• [New] The projected healthcare spending growth of 7.1% in 2025 substantially exceeds expected GDP growth rates, indicating that healthcare costs are consuming an increasingly large share of national economic output. DistilINFO GovHealth Advisory
• [New] China will study the policy system of education, medical care, insurance, and social assistance to adapt to AI, and effectively deal with the social problems brought by AI. DigiChina
• [New] Enhancing health literacy levels in India could increase economic growth, reduce disease burden, and better prepare the world against the next pandemic. Nature
• [New] India presents unique opportunities to enhance the health literacy of its residents, owing to digital health potential and high smartphone penetration. Nature
• [New] Considering the role of infectious diseases in public health, educational institutions should expand their curricula to include more comprehensive training on emerging infections, outbreak preparedness, and global health threats. BioMed Central
• [New] A Trump administration policy passed by a federal health agency will increase costs and reduce access to gender-affirming care for trans people on private insurance by removing certain protections, effective in 2026. Snopes
• [New] The healthcare industry is projected to add approximately 2.3 million jobs over the next decade, underscoring the critical need for a robust pipeline of healthcare professionals. archyde
• [New] The substantial impact of increases in the number of older people in Ireland will offset much of the potential easing of the situation that having more people living in good health in older years will bring. Irish Independent
• [New] The World Health Organization emphasizes that ineffective fortification not only undermines health benefits but also risks eroding consumer confidence in fortified products. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The BioMEMS industry, projected to reach USD 24.5 billion by 2030, has revolutionized healthcare by integrating miniaturized biomedical devices, real-time physiological monitoring, and digital health platforms. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The U.S. plans focus on reducing emissions by 50-52% by 2030, modernizing infrastructure via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, promoting economic growth, and addressing social issues like healthcare and education, aiming for equitable opportunities and climate leadership. Blogger
• [New] As China modernizes its healthcare system and fosters global collaboration, the medical device sector will be crucial in shaping the future of healthcare delivery. Acclime
• [New] The trend of population ageing poses a severe challenge to healthcare systems: The original intention of founding Yidu Tech ten years ago was based on the foresight that the traditional healthcare supply chain would be unsustainable under the ageing peak expected by 2030. Malaysia Sun
• [New] The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency is actively exploring promising opportunities to enhance access to affordable, high-quality health solutions through strengthened partnerships with Egypt. Zambia: News Diggers!
• [New] With the global wellness industry projected to reach USD 7 trillion by 2025, and digital commerce accounting for a larger share of health and supplement sales, Indonesian entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to become regional players. SindoShipping
• [New] Fifty-eight thousand people with severe and complex mental illness across New South Wales will continue to miss out on effective mental health care with today's State Budget providing little new funding for mental health services. RANZCP
• [New] By 2023/24 the NHS will not be able to close the gap between demand and supply for nurses working in hospitals, mental health and community trusts. Health Foundation
• [New] As specified in The NHS long term plan, between 2018/19 and 2023/24 funding will grow faster than the overall NHS England budget for mental health (4.6% per year, on average), and primary medical and community services (3.8% per year, on average). Health Foundation
• [New] The $5 million funding from Rio Tinto to the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance will enhance vital Indigenous-led health care for families across the Pilbara and treat patients closer to Country. NACCHO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health New
• [New] Emerging health trends could be a factor: Supermarkets and grocery brands are entering new territory as weight loss drugs become more popular, with four in 100 households in Great Britain now including at least one GLP-1 user. Retail Gazette
• [New] While breast cancer is a health concern for all women in the United States, the risks and outcomes are not the same for everyone. Biology Insights

Last updated: 04 July 2025