AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife & health links: A new look at the “elusive” side of nature comes with a reminder that only 2.17 million species are cataloged worldwide, while Himalayan illegal wildlife trade is rising—fueling ecosystem stress and public-health risks through disrupted habitats and trafficking networks. Bhutan health policy delay: Bhutan’s Ministry of Health says the long-awaited revision of the National Health Policy 2011 is slipping again, with leadership transitions in the Planning and Policy Division slowing work and leaving part of the Nu 2 million budget unspent. Tobacco push: Bhutan’s National Council is urging tougher tobacco controls as cigarette and vaping imports climb, especially worrying for youth. Maternal care tech: A smart wireless pregnancy monitoring service (iCTG) is reaching about half of pregnant women, helping rural clinics flag high-risk cases faster. Demography action: The government plans to roll out the Third Child Incentive Programme by June 2026, as Bhutan’s birth-rate decline remains a national concern.
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