Public Health & Global Health
On October 9, 2025, the Fondation Pierre Fabre is hosting a conference on “Digital health in times of crisis.” International experts are meeting to explore the role of digital technology in improving access to care, supporting health service continuity, and meeting the needs of vulnerable populations during various crises (e.g., climate, conflict, economic).
- Key Topics: Ensuring mental health care, data driving health response, digital health in fragile and conflict settings, and guaranteeing access to quality information.
- Source: Conference “Digital health in times of crisis” 9th October 2025 – Fondation Pierre Fabre
Vaccines and Regulatory News
The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) is holding a meeting today, October 9, 2025, to discuss two main topics:
- 2026 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine Strain Selection: The committee will discuss and make recommendations on the appropriate influenza virus strains to include in the vaccines for the Southern Hemisphere’s 2026 flu season.
- CBER’s Allergen Standardization Program: The committee will discuss and make recommendations on advancing the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research’s (CBER) allergen standardization program.
- Source: Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee October 9, 2025 Meeting Announcement – FDA
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Current news in quality improvement (QI) and patient safety emphasizes the role of data, technology, and a strong safety culture.
- Focus on AI and Data: Ongoing discussions highlight the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for improving surgical quality and for providing real-time, actionable data to frontline care teams to prevent errors and optimize workflows. Patient-reported data is also being leveraged to advance quality, safety, and equity.
Source: 2025 Quality and Safety Conference Points to Bold Future of Surgical Quality | ACS
- Safety Culture and Workforce: The continuous improvement of safety culture remains a priority, with data showing a link between strong safety culture and better outcomes for both patients and healthcare staff. Discussions also involve new nursing leadership frameworks to support sustainable, team-based care amid rising demands.
- Source: Improvement in Safety Culture Linked to Better Patient and Staff Outcomes | AHA
Digital Health & Medical Innovation
Digital health continues its rapid expansion, with innovation focusing on improving access, efficiency, and personalization of care.
- AI Integration: A major theme is the integration of AI-driven tools to automate healthcare administration, reduce the cost of care delivery, and provide clinical decision support. AI is also being used for early detection of chronic diseases.
- Source: World Class Digital Health 2025
Source: https://www.worldclassbusinessleaders.com/events/DH25
- Medical Mobility and Telemedicine: Concepts like medical aviation ecosystems (e.g., NMI Skyspace) for emergency response and rural care, along with the advancement of telemedicine solutions integrating AI, EHRs, and mobile platforms, are gaining attention.
- Source: World Class Digital Health 2025
Source: https://www.worldclassbusinessleaders.com/events/DH25
