AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRabies Prevention: Bhutan will resume nationwide dog sterilisation and vaccination, strengthen cross-border surveillance and keep free post-exposure prophylaxis after WHO validated elimination of dog-mediated human rabies on Sept 1, with extra focus on the porous southern border. Early Warning for Disasters: The Green Climate Fund approved USD 22m to upgrade flood early-warning systems across major river basins, while the PM highlighted long-running monitoring of high-risk lakes and basins and ongoing GLOF risk work. TB and Health Burden: Bhutan’s Annual Health Bulletin 2026 reports 2.74 million health service cases in 2025, up 13.96%, with TB still a key concern among young adults. Clean Cooking Pilot: A pilot in Chhumey Gewog is distributing subsidised electric stoves to about 100 households to cut firewood use and improve indoor air quality. Breast Care Milestone: Thimphu’s dedicated Breast Clinic marked its first anniversary with 1,600+ visits and 45+ breast cancer surgeries, pushing for earlier detection. Food & Wellness: A “From rice to resilience” piece looks at diet and health in modern Bhutan. Community Health & Safety: A Shongphu farmland fence reduced wildlife crop damage for 300 households, easing stress and guarding time.
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