AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMalaria Watch: With monsoon season nearing, Bhutan’s health authorities are stepping up prevention in southern border dzongkhags after a jump to 144 malaria cases in 2024, driven by outbreaks in India’s Assam and West Bengal and the risk of cross-border spread. Hospital Flow: Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is reducing waiting times by expanding its appointment-based system, though many patients still rely on the older token method. Energy Push: Bhutan and the World Bank have signed USD 515m financing for the 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, aimed at easing winter shortages and boosting clean power exports to India. Climate Tools: Bhutan is exploring near-daily satellite monitoring for conservation and disaster preparedness, with training underway using Planet Labs data. Sports for Health: The Bhutan Badminton Federation is training teachers and instructors in Tsirang to roll out grassroots badminton in schools, backed by equipment support.
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