Global Scans · Healthtech · Weekly Summary

• [New] Ecosystem thinking is key: no single intervention will unlock the potential of digital health technologies. Philips
• [New] Technological innovation alone will not be enough to strengthen health systems and achieve UHC by 2030. Philips
• [New] The first priority is to unify awareness and place building a new generation of Vietnamese people at the core of the development strategy for 2030, with a vision to 2045, while fostering a cultural environment that promotes creativity, innovative thinking, and social adaptability. THE VOICE OF VIETNAM
• [New] In response to emerging safety concerns, Health Canada has proposed introducing lithium-ion battery-specific technical requirements, instead of relying on general hazard provisions. SGSCorp
• [New] Utah regulators have struck a deal with Doctronic, a health-tech startup, to deploy an AI system that will conduct a clinical evaluation of patients and autonomously renew about 200 common medications when appropriate. Bez Kabli
• [New] Advances in surveillance, genomic sequencing, artificial intelligence-enabled epidemic intelligence, and equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments have improved the world's ability to detect and respond to emerging threats more rapidly. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] The potential for BCI to impact various industries such as robotics, medicine and biotech has generated a growing amount of interest and excitement. Investing News Network (INN)
• [New] Mezigdomide, a second-generation cereblon E3 ligase modulator, is designed to degrade key transcription factors in hematopoietic cell development and differentiation, has the potential to change the multiple myeloma landscape. PharmaLive
• [New] Deloitte forecasts 25% of generative AI users launching agentic pilots for decision-making without human intervention, demonstrating scalability toward self-directed operations in dynamic environments. Grokipedia
• [New] Looking ahead to 2030, the integration of AI and genomics will fundamentally reshape healthcare delivery. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] With a projected 32.6% CAGR through 2029 and genome sequencing costs plummeting toward $200, AI-powered genomics is reshaping personalized medicine, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics across the global healthcare ecosystem. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] From gene therapies to digital diagnostics, the future of life sciences will be shaped by personalised care, data-driven insights, and global collaboration. ACA
• [New] In 2026, product discovery for B2B and B2C organizations will level up with generative AI, enhancing the way customers search. CRM Magazine
• [New] AI will lower production costs, but whether AI-generated creative can meet modern brand expectations becomes the defining question of the year. CRM Magazine
• [New] The grow-your-own training pipeline will help ensure that new generations of mental health professionals are continuing to take up the cause of championing improved mental health in North Carolina. Southeastern Recovery Center: Drug & Alcohol Rehab
• [New] ASUS is launching a brand-new AI accelerator that will allow for on-device generative AI and higher speeds with existing ports. BGR
• [New] In 2026, generic messaging will not work. Zdravko Dimchov
• [New] By application, the rare & genetic diseases segment is expanding at a significant CAGR between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research

Last updated: 08 February 2026