Industry Overview - WHO is currently responding to 40 graded emergencies worldwide, including 11 Grade-3 emergencies, 7 protracted Grade-3 emergencies, 10 Grade-2 emergencies, 9 protracted Grade-2 emergencies, and 3 Grade-1 emergencies [1] - The mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on 14 August 2024 [2] - Nearly US$ 48 million has been released by WHO's Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) in 2024 to provide humanitarian health assistance for 26 emergencies [3] Key Figures and Operations - The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has supported 45 deployments in 2024, with the highest number of deployments in response to the escalation of violence in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories (13) [4] - OpenWHO org has reached 9 million enrolments across 295 online public health courses, with 760 000 enrolments in 2024 [4] - Standby Partners have supported WHO's response to 12 graded emergencies through the deployment of 43 new surge personnel to 19 WHO offices in 2024 [4] Mpox Outbreak Response - From 1 January 2022 to the end of September 2024, 123 WHO Member States reported a total of 109 699 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases, with 13 106 cases reported from 23 African countries [6] - The MVA-BN vaccine, the first WHO-prequalified mpox vaccine, has an estimated 76% effectiveness with a single dose and 82% effectiveness with a two-dose schedule [7] - The Democratic Republic of the Congo received 265 000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, and Rwanda received 5 420 doses as part of bilateral donations [7] - Over 5 9 million doses of mpox vaccine have been pledged by 15 countries and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, with the first allocation of 899 000 doses made to nine countries on 28 October 2024 [9] Emergency Polio Vaccination in Gaza - An emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza vaccinated 559 161 children with a first dose of nOPV2, representing an estimated 95% of eligible children [14] - The second round of the campaign vaccinated 556 774 children under the age of 10 with a second dose of polio vaccine and 448 425 children between 2-10 years old received vitamin A [16] Sudan Healthcare Crisis - Since April 2023, there have been 108 verified attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan, with over 75 involving health facilities and 45 impacting health personnel [17] - WHO estimates that 70-80% of health facilities in conflict-affected areas of Sudan are barely operational or closed, impacting millions of people [19] Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) - Senegal has become the first African country to receive WHO classification for its Emergency Medical Team (EMT), capable of deploying within 72 hours to provide medical and surgical care to up to 2 500 patients for a four-week period [21] Ukraine Healthcare Support - WHO has installed 18 modular primary healthcare clinics in Ukraine, with the latest clinic in Tsyrkuny serving around 12 000 patients per year [25] - Each modular clinic can be set up in 10 to 14 days and has a lifespan of more than 10 years, ensuring long-term healthcare access in conflict-affected areas [27] Global Outbreak Response Handbook - The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) published a National Outbreak Response Handbook in June 2024, aimed at strengthening national capacity for resilient health systems during public health events [28] Avian Influenza in Cambodia - Cambodia has reported 15 human cases of avian influenza in 2023, with five fatalities, prompting WHO and the Ministry of Health to launch a communication campaign during the Khmer New Year festival season [30] - The campaign reached 8 8 million people and garnered 1 2 million engagements, highlighting the need for tailored behavioural messages to address local attitudes [31] Climate-Resilient Healthcare Facilities - A consortium involving WHO Téchne and academic institutions in Southeast Asia has developed a Comprehensive Resilience Assessment System (CRAS) Tool to evaluate climate resilience and environmental sustainability of primary healthcare facilities [45] CBRN Clinical Training Standards - WHO is developing unified standards for training healthcare workers on radiological, nuclear, and chemical hazards, with a preliminary curriculum drafted during a workshop in August 2024 [46] WHO Global Logistics Hub - WHO's Global Logistics Hub delivered US$ 28 million worth of goods in 2024, including 86 metric tonnes of trauma and emergency surgery supplies to Lebanon within a 24-hour operational period [49] - The Hub is expected to complete over 40 charter flights in 2024, primarily in response to humanitarian crises in Gaza, Sudan, and Lebanon [49] OpenWHO Afghanistan Channel - WHO's Afghanistan channel on OpenWHO org has provided access to critical public health courses in Dari and Pashto, with strong use among younger demographics and health care professionals [52]

Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an industry investment rating [1][2][3] Core Viewpoints - Urban health outcomes improve when practitioners solve challenges across sectors and levels of governance [2] - Maximizing urban health requires "connective capacities" that link diverse urban work across sectors and governance levels [3] - Strong connective capacities lead to effective, integrated policies and better urban health outcomes [14] Summary by Sections Urban Health Assessment and Response - The Urban Health Assessment and Response Resource Kit empowers policy-makers and practitioners to harness and enhance 'connective capacities' for impact across sectors and levels of governance [1] Urban Goals and Health - Achieving urban goals in sectors like health, mobility, land use, and education can directly benefit city populations' health [2] - Capacities for holistic urban work are crucial for health solutions [2] Global Examples of Urban Health Goals - Cities globally have used the Kit to achieve diverse goals such as London's creative health city, Suva's food safe city, Lira's health-promoting land rights planning, and Utrecht's prevention of older person falls [3] Connective Capacities - Connective capacities exist at individual, organizational, and systemic levels and help ensure policy and practice are effective and optimize resource use across sectors [3] - These capacities include informed decision-making, resource management, partnerships, participation, and knowledge sharing [3] Importance of Connective Capacities - Connective capacities allow urban actors to ensure effective policies and practices and optimize resource use across sectors [4] - Without coordination between sectors, investments may conflict, leading to missed opportunities for health improvements [7] Capacity Assessment Framework - To optimize urban health, teams must assess existing capacities to be leveraged and identify capacity gaps to mitigate or strengthen [8] - The Primer provides a framework for this assessment, leading to more effective use of limited resources and stronger urban health interventions [8] Steps for Conducting a Capacity Assessment - A 5-step process includes defining the scope, profiling existing capacities, gathering additional information, analyzing findings, and reviewing recommendations [9][10][11][12][13] Outcomes of Strong Connective Capacities - Applying connective capacities leads to better health outcomes, such as informed decision-making, innovation, and improved mental health for city migrants [13] Action Guide for Local Authorities - The Action Guide facilitates participatory capacity assessments, providing a clear plan to leverage existing assets and address capacity gaps [15] - It takes users through each of the 5 steps in detail, with tables and templates to support the process [15] Recommendations for Successful Capacity Assessment - For successful capacity assessment and urban health improvement, it is recommended to read both the Primer and Action Guide and use the step-by-step framework to tailor assessments to specific cities [16]

Investment Rating - The report emphasizes the critical need for organizations to optimize fleet management to enhance efficiency and sustainability, indicating a positive outlook for investment in this area [31]. Core Insights - Organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of proactive fleet management due to rising costs, complexity, and sustainability demands, particularly as they transition to electric vehicles (EVs) [1][5]. - A four-step framework is proposed to transform fleet management, focusing on digitization, transparency, and balancing supply and demand [6][9]. - The report identifies seven key challenges in fleet management, including lack of transparency, poor utilization, and high maintenance costs [3][5]. Summary by Sections Understanding the Fleet Management Landscape - Organizations across various sectors depend on fleets for effective operations, yet there is little transparency regarding internal maintenance costs and fleet management is often decentralized [3][5]. - The complexity of managing diverse vehicle types and the lack of a corporate overview of needs lead to inefficiencies and higher costs [3][5]. Transforming Fleet Management - A balanced, digital, and proactive approach is necessary to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs while meeting decarbonization objectives [5][6]. - The four steps to transformation include assessing the status quo, analyzing current usage, understanding actual demand, and rightsizing the fleet [9][16]. Digital Fleet Management Solutions - Digital tools facilitate end-to-end fleet management, enabling real-time data collection on vehicle usage and maintenance needs [12][13]. - A centralized digital system enhances transparency and efficiency, allowing for better decision-making and resource allocation [12][13]. Benefits of Optimized Fleets - Optimizing fleet size and management can lead to significant cost reductions, rejuvenation of the fleet, sustainability improvements, and stronger digital governance [25][28]. - Potential savings include a 15%-25% reduction in fleet size and 10%-20% total cost savings through better management practices [31][32]. Best Practices for Implementation - Successful fleet management transformation requires senior-level support, a pragmatic approach, digitalization of operations, and a focus on cultural change [32][34]. - Organizations should adopt a phased approach to change management to ensure buy-in from all departments [35][36]. Conclusion - The urgency to increase efficiency and decarbonize transport is driving organizations to prioritize fleet management optimization [37]. - Key actions include understanding current fleet data, rightsizing assets, implementing pooling strategies, and enhancing governance processes [37][38].

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The EU AI Act represents a significant regulatory step for AI systems and may influence other jurisdictions globally [1][35][36] - Organizations that establish robust AI governance are likely to experience annual growth rates of at least 10% [4] - A majority of organizations in the EU lack mature AI risk governance, with 71% of surveyed organizations indicating their governance is underdeveloped [5][17] Summary by Sections AI Governance and Risk Management - Only 30% of organizations consider their AI risk governance to be mature, with many lacking fundamental risk controls [6][22] - Concerns regarding AI governance include data, model output, security, third-party, and societal risks [6][10] - Less than 10% of organizations have fully addressed the key requirements of the EU AI Act [13][19] Implementation Challenges - Nearly 50% of organizations have not allocated any budget for EU AI Act implementation, with most budgets set at €2 million or less [15][20] - Key challenges include unclear obligations, complexity of regulations, and talent shortages [29][30] - Only 25% of organizations have implemented strategies for regulatory compliance or AI risk management [16][17] Data Management and Compliance - The EU AI Act introduces requirements for data management, including bias examination and ensuring representative data use [23] - More than half of the surveyed organizations have not yet addressed data governance requirements [22][23] - Organizations are encouraged to define their governance and compliance strategies to align with the EU AI Act [32][33] Future Outlook - The EU AI Act is expected to serve as a blueprint for AI regulation in other jurisdictions [1][35] - Organizations are advised to accelerate their planning for compliance to avoid chaos as deadlines approach [30][31] - Embracing responsible AI governance can foster innovation and build trust among stakeholders [36]

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