Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

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] Gene drive technology is rapidly advancing, offering powerful new tools with the potential to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges in public health and environmental conservation. Crop Biotech Update
• [New] NIGMS and the Indian Health Service announced plans to collaborate on a new program, Native American Research Centers for Health, designed to promote, develop and support centers that will link the Native American community with organizations that conduct health research. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• [New] NIH announced that it will establish up to 8 centers of excellence under the new Big Data to Knowledge initiative, designed to capitalize on the exponential growth of biomedical research data, such as from genomics, imaging, and electronic health records. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• [New] NIH's National Institute on Aging awarded new support that is expected to total $45.5 million over five years for the Health and Ageing Brain Among Latino Elders-Amyloid, Tau, and Neurodegeneration study. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• [New] Obesity affects more than 40% of US adults, raising the risk of other chronic conditions and health care costs. AJMC
• [New] NRX-100 receives FDA fast track designation, offering hope for treating suicidal ideation in depression and bipolar disorder, addressing a critical health crisis. Pharmacy Times
• [New] Starting in 2025, insurers will begin using a new FHIR-based (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) system for electronic prior authorization, known as ePA. PROMBS
• [New] The WHO will rebuild or renovate 20 destroyed health facilities across Gaza. Just Security
• [New] In 2025, quantum-ready technology is being piloted for drug discovery, risk modeling, and climate simulation. Ecomience
• [New] The increasing threat of antibiotic resistance is a global health crisis, and nanomedicine is emerging as a critical line of defence. DelveInsight Business Research
• [New] Health care premiums are about to skyrocket and November SNAP benefits for over three million New Yorkers are at risk because of the Republican shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul
• [New] Over 70 million Americans will use remote patient monitoring by 2025, which will help ensure better health outcomes. Cliniqon
• [New] Open enrolment is underway for 2026 health insurance under the Affordable Care Act as Congress remains deadlocked over whether to extend Obamacare's enhanced premium subsidies. CNN
• With air quality being a top priority for the UK Government, testing equipment will become more accurate and able to detect faults that previously went unnoticed. Philonomics
• Health professionals predict a world where meal plans automatically adapt to one's biometric data and daily health fluctuations-creating a continuous loop of personalized wellness. Dxb News Network
• The massive new funding will fuel global expansion and clinical trials, and will drive the development of additional AI diagnostic tools for pediatric healthcare. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• By 2025, an estimated 2.3 billion smartphone users will actively use health and wellness applications, signaling a massive shift in patient engagement. Yahoo Finance Singapore

Last updated: 09 November 2025