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Mölnlycke advocates for a holistic approach to sustainable healthcare

At Mölnlycke, we believe that sustainability in healthcare must be assessed through a broad and balanced perspective. True sustainability extends beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions or minimising waste. It requires an integrated evaluation of the environmental, human, and economic impacts of medical technologies to ensure safe, resilient, and value driven healthcare systems.

A Comprehensive View of Sustainability

We recognise that focusing on single sustainability metrics can lead to tradeoffs that unintentionally compromise patient care, staff wellbeing, or long-term system performance. By evaluating the full sustainability profile of medical technologies, healthcare decisionmakers can strengthen patient safety, support healthcare professionals, and build greater resilience into their organisations.

Mölnlycke’s holistic approach is grounded in three key dimensions:

-Environmental impact: Assessing emissions, water use, waste, and pollution across the full product lifecycle.
-Human impact: Considering patient safety, infection risks, antimicrobial resistance, and staff wellbeing as part of sustainability decision making.
-Economic impact: Evaluating total lifecycle costs, including reprocessing, maintenance, and potential adverse events, to support informed and efficient use of resources.

Introducing Our New Sustainability White paper

To enable the healthcare sector to adopt this broader perspective, Mölnlycke has developed a new sustainability white paper. The document outlines our data driven, patient-centered framework for assessing the sustainability of medical technologies and aims to support more informed, balanced, and resilient decisions across healthcare systems.- framework for assessing the sustainability of medical technologies and aims to support more informed, balanced, and resilient decisions across healthcare systems.

Download the white paper to learn more about Mölnlycke’s holistic approach to sustainable healthcare.

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   This news is from Mölnlycke, a member of NCSH.

Circadian lighting is now accessible to everyone with Chromaviso’s new Plug & Play concept, Chroma Connect.

Chromaviso has launched Chroma Connect, a new plug & play concept designed to make clinically proven circadian lighting simple to implement in care homes, common rooms, and private residences – without the need for extensive installation or renovation.

The Chroma Connect series includes a range of luminaires developed to support health, well-being, and daily rhythms through automatic 24-hour circadian lighting. The lamps simply connect to a standard power outlet and run automatically throughout the day.

Developed specifically for healthcare environments and elderly care, Chroma Connect combines evidence-based lighting with homely design and intuitive operation. The concept aims to make healthy lighting more accessible and easier to implement in existing environments.

The series currently includes ceiling, floor, and wall-mounted luminaires, all designed to support energy and activity during the daytime while helping maintain healthy circadian rhythms in the evening and night.

Discover Chroma Connect here

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  This news is from Chromaviso, a member of NCSH.

The API Workshop Report From Alignment to Action: Co-Building a Harmonised Framework for Sustainable & Resilient Pharmaceutical Procurement 

The API Workshop Report captures the outcomes of a high-level, multi-stakeholder workshop convened by the Alliance for Procurement Impact (API) initiative during the Nordic Sustainable Healthcare Conference in Malmö.

The report highlights the urgent need to move beyond fragmented, price-driven procurement toward a shared, practical framework that embeds sustainability, resilience, and supply security into pharmaceutical tenders across Europe. Drawing on insights from public buyers, industry, policymakers, and experts from more than 16 countries, it sets out concrete next steps, including the development of a Strategic Tender Toolbox and AI-enabled pilots, to translate aligned ambition into scalable, operational change for healthcare procurement systems. 

Read the full report

Interested in becoming part of the initiative?  

Stakeholders now have a unique opportunity to move from isolated initiatives to a coherent, practical framework, one that strengthens supply security, accelerates sustainability, and builds lasting value for healthcare systems and the pharmaceutical ecosystem alike. We are seeking additional funding partners to expand the initiative’s reach, deepen participation, and deliver more targeted activities. 

Express your interest here

About Alliance for Procurement Impact (API)

API is a transformative initiative focused on promoting the security and sustainability of pharmaceutical supply through effective procurement practices. By providing an open platform, the initiative delivers solutions to support the implementation and adoption of best practices in a rapidly changing global environment.  Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, API aims to foster open dialogue, explore best practices, and accelerate the upskilling capability of procurement agents of medicines and vaccines in Europe.      

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  This news is from Health Proc Europe, member in NCSH.

Ross Skowronski elected Chair of the Steering Committee of the Humanitarian NGO Platform in Ukraine.

Ross Skowronski, Director and Founder of Mission Kharkiv, has been elected Chair of the Steering Committee of the Humanitarian NGO Platform in Ukraine. The NGO Platform brings together over 100 international and national humanitarian organisations operating in Ukraine and serves as a key coordination and representation body for NGOs engaging with the humanitarian system, national authorities, donors, and the UN.As Chair of the Steering Committee, Ross will support the strategic direction and governance of the Platform, strengthen coordination between NGOs, and contribute to principled, effective humanitarian action in Ukraine at a critical time. This role is undertaken alongside his work with Mission Kharkiv, a humanitarian organisation focused on improving access to healthcare for vulnerable populations affected by the war in Ukraine.

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 This news is from Mission Kharkiv, member in NCSH.

The Ukrainian MedTech startup knopka, continues to actively engage with the Scandinavian healthcare ecosystem.

The team is currently in Stockholm as part of the year-long TechStep Sweden program. Their primary goal is to study Sustainable Healthcare standards and adapt the Ukrainian solution to the specific requirements of the Nordic market.

Meet the team during TechArena 2026!

On February 11–12, knopka, alongside other Ukrainian technology companies, will showcase its potential at one of Northern Europe’s largest tech arenas.

What does knopka do?

It is a system that automates medical staff notifications and ensures the timely delivery of care. In Ukraine, the solution is already operational in 20+ leading hospitals, helping medical teams adhere to protocols during the most critical moments.

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This news is from knopka, member in NCSH.

NuGreen Innovate are developing a low‑carbon, circular alternative to clinical waste incineration.

The project transforms sterilised clinical waste into a high‑performance aggregate suitable for construction materials such as asphalt and concrete. This innovation has the potential to divert significant volumes of NHS offensive waste from incineration, saving up to 16,902 tonnes of CO₂e annually while reducing reliance on virgin sand and easing pressure on global resources.

NuGreen KTP NCSH Case Study

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This news is from NuGreen, member in NCSH.

Healthcare buildings are becoming increasingly complex – demanding higher levels of efficiency, resilience and intelligence, while supporting well-being for patients and staff.

At Light + Building 2026 in Frankfurt, Tridonic will showcase how intelligent lighting technology can play a key role in meeting these challenges.

Tridonic is part of the NSCH and a leading provider of advanced lighting solutions, enabling planners, architects, operators and public authorities and beyond to create smarter, more sustainable and future-ready spaces. Our approach is centred on lighting infrastructure, efficiency and data, helping integrate lighting seamlessly into the overall building concept. This expertise is already proven in major healthcare projects across Europe, including Ospedale Galeazzi in Milan and Vienna General Hospital.

Visitors to the Tridonic booth will gain insight into adaptable and interoperable lighting systems designed for demanding healthcare environments. These systems support operational optimisation and long-term sustainability.

Exclusive for NCSH network members:

• Free ticket to Light + Building 2026
• Pre-bookable “Meet an Expert” 1:1 sessions (45 minutes)
• A guided tour with a focus on healthcare applications

Meet our experts

Au Yeong Pak Kuan, Global Solutions Sales Manager, and Simon Blazey, Strategic Pre-Sales Manager, and discover how Tridonic helps unlock visionary healthcare spaces. 

Sign-up to secure your free Light + Building Ticket and a booth tour

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This news is from Tridonic, member in NCSH.

 

Okos Diagnostics introduces an eco-friendly pregnancy test.

Interest in sustainable diagnostics continues to grow across the IVD industry, with manufacturers, global health partners and distributors increasingly seeking alternatives to traditional plastic test cassettes.

Okos Diagnostics has developed biomaterial solutions designed to reduce environmental impact without compromising diagnostic performance. As a next milestone, the company introduces the Measie eco-friendly pregnancy test.

The test housing is made from next-generation plant-based polymers, replacing petroleum-derived plastics and supporting a more circular materials economy. Unlike conventional plastic cassettes, the Measie cassette is biodegradable, offering a cleaner end-of-life footprint and reducing long-term plastic pollution.

Performance has been validated through a stability study conducted by a leading global IVD manufacturer. The materials technology and cassette architecture are currently Patent Pending in both the EU and the US.

Disposable diagnostics generate significant plastic waste worldwide. The Measie eco-friendly pregnancy test demonstrates that sustainability and reliability can go hand in hand, supporting broader adoption of greener diagnostic solutions.
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 This news is from Okos diagnostics, member in NCSH.

Chromaviso is launching GLOW 12/24, a new lighting solution built on the same clinically documented effect that Chromaviso’s circadian lighting has always delivered.

What’s new is that the solution is now pre-programmed from the factory with the world’s only circadian rhythm protocol supported by clinical evidence, making installation significantly easier – with no additional programming required.

GLOW 12/24 is DALI-2 DT8 and fully compatible with all products in the DALI family, ensuring maximum flexibility for both new and existing installations.

Two versions of circadian lighting:

GLOW 12 – for daytime activity and presence

GLOW 24 – circadian lighting 24/7

Key benefits

-Multiple mounting options – including pendant
-Easy installation
-Factory pre-programmed
-5-year warranty

GLOW 12/24 – documented effect, now even easier to install.
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  This news is by Chromaviso, member in NCSH.

At our member Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit in Copenhagen

The 2025 summit gathered leaders, innovators and changemakers from across industries globally to explore how electrification, automation and digital intelligence are converging to reshape the global energy landscape.

Over two inspiring days, October 22–23, thousands of participants discovered how these forces are driving transformation across homes, workplaces, industries and infrastructure-not at least hospitals-unlocking new possibilities for resilience, sustainability and progress. The event offered a great opportunity to get energized, connect with peers and experience first-hand how innovative energy technologies are shaping the future of business and society.

Stig Mellström, Segment Leader Healthcare & National Account Manager at Schneider Electric hosted the Swedish group of healthcare sustainability stakeholders:

"We need to build robustly, reduce energy consumption, and achieve our sustainability goals, while ensuring that the indoor climate remains optimal for both patients and staff. This is a challenge, especially as the demand for hospital beds continues to grow. It requires new technology, which in turn demands new ways of working and the right skills. It’s about having the courage to engage in change management and not getting stuck in-this is how we’ve always done it", says Stig. 

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 This news is by Schneider Electric, member in NCSH.