AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDorjilung Power Deal: Bhutan and the World Bank signed a USD 515m financing pact for the 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, expected to add nearly a third of Bhutan’s electricity capacity, ease winter shortages, and boost clean power exports to India. Hospital Flow Improvements: Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is rolling out appointment-based services to cut waiting times, though many patients still use the older token system. Malaria Watch: With monsoon approaching, health authorities are stepping up surveillance in southern border dzongkhags after a sharp rise in malaria cases in 2024 linked to outbreaks in India’s Assam and West Bengal. NCD Screening Results: A nationwide NCD screening of 64,600 people found 17,800 positives—mostly raised blood pressure—pushing the need for follow-up care. Food Market Pressure: Pork supply is rising faster than demand, while feed and other costs climb, driving price swings and squeezing farmers. Disaster Readiness Tech: Bhutan is exploring satellite-based monitoring to spot landslide, fire, and water-risk hotspots earlier. Wildlife Cooperation: Saudi Arabia is set to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance as its 26th member, with a summit in June.
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