AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBhutan Health in Schools: Bhutan has expanded its adolescent mental health support through the HAT programme to 166 schools nationwide, aiming to strengthen psychosocial care as concerns rise around anxiety, depression, self-harm and substance use. Cancer Care Access: The Bhutan Cancer Society is working to bridge gaps in cancer care, highlighting how treatment costs remain a major barrier even where medical services are free. Food & Nutrition Policy: Bhutan’s National Assembly passed a GST Amendment Bill exempting 22 new items, including many edible cooking oils and additional rice varieties, to help lower the cost of key staples for households. Animal & Public Health: Bhutan’s Livestock Bill was introduced with a clear message: it is meant to protect animal welfare, improve meat-processing standards, support food security and biosecurity, and reduce zoonotic disease risks. Safety on the Trail: A Singapore woman died in Bhutan after feeling unwell during a hike down Tiger’s Nest; CPR was given on site and she was taken to Paro Hospital as investigations continue. Climate, Water & Health: A UN-backed report underscores how water insecurity worsens health risks and gender inequality across Asia, with rural women and girls facing heavy daily water-collection burdens.
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