AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedical Waste & Health Spending: Bhutan’s health system is in the spotlight as the health ministry and the World Bank discuss ways to cut wasteful spending and improve efficiency, while DGHS and UNOPS run a workshop on sustainable medical waste management. Neonatal Care: A new study reinforces that the rate at which total bilirubin rises after birth can help predict and manage newborn jaundice risk earlier. Psoriasis & New Drugs: Research digs into whether GLP-1 medicines can directly calm psoriatic inflammation, not just help with weight loss. Cartilage Breakthrough: Stanford scientists report a single injection approach that may reverse cartilage loss and slow osteoarthritis progression by targeting an aging-related protein. Safe Water in Schools: Bhutan’s safe drinking water filtration programme is expanding nationwide, reaching most schools and aiming for universal clean water access by 2030. Wellness Tourism Push: Bhutan’s tourism authority is rolling out wellness and recovery experiences—yoga, meditation, monastery stays, hot stone baths, and trekking—to support physical and mental health. Community Health & Safety: Thimphu police investigate a student battery case, with students suspended and psychosocial support arranged. Wildlife Protection: STF and police foil a golden langur trafficking attempt in Chirang, rescuing seven and arresting nine.
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