Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- The global economy is changing in ways that are easy to underestimate. For much of the last century, economic leadership rested on natural resources, manufacturing and, later, information technology. Today, another source of advantage is emerging. The convergence of health, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, data and digital technologies is creating new industries, attracting investment and reshaping how countries compete.

The implications extend beyond healthcare. Advances in artificial intelligence, genomics, biotechnology, digital diagnostics and health data are transforming scientific research, pharmaceutical development, advanced manufacturing and public services. Governments increasingly regard these capabil...