AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndia–Bhutan Health Cooperation: India and Bhutan signed a new pact between AIIMS and Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences to strengthen medical education and health research, aiming to boost healthcare capacity and knowledge exchange. Development Funding for Health & Care: The same talks in Thimphu approved a concessional Line of Credit worth ₹4,000 crore (Nu 40 billion) to support Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan, with newly approved projects (₹332 crore) spanning healthcare and other public services. Green Mobility for Wellness: As part of the partnership, 45 electric vehicles were handed over to Bhutan to support cleaner transport—an indirect win for air quality and public health. Older Adults’ Mental Health: A separate report highlights rising mental health needs among Bhutan’s elderly, with loneliness and conditions like dementia, depression, and anxiety increasingly presenting at the national referral hospital. Domestic Violence & Support: Royal Bhutan Police data shows domestic violence remains the top reported offence in the first half of 2026, with police pointing to alcohol, financial stress, and social factors—alongside strengthened awareness and counselling efforts.
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