AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRespiratory Watch in Bhutan: RCDC reports 23,270 outpatient influenza-like illness cases and 62 SARI admissions across hospitals over 29 June–12 July, with Paro topping ILI and JDWNRH leading SARI, plus four community/school respiratory outbreaks (615 cases) in late July. Fertility Care Boost: Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority partners with Singapore’s KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital to set up Bhutan’s first IVF centre in Gelephu, with training and lab support planned. Maternal Health Gap in Paro: Despite strong outcomes (about 99% institutional deliveries and no maternal/neonatal deaths last year), Paro has lacked a resident gynaecologist for a decade; local leaders are pushing the health ministry for specialist coverage. India–Bhutan Health Cooperation: During Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit, India and Bhutan approved 12 projects worth ₹332 crore and signed a ₹4,000-crore line of credit, alongside a health education and research pact between AIIMS and Khesar Gyalpo University. HIV Prevention Under Threat: AIDS 2026 coverage warns anti-rights backlash and funding cuts could roll back HIV gains, stressing gender justice as key to health progress. Policy & Access: Bhutan’s GST generated Nu. 4.9 billion net revenue in H1 2026 as compliance improved after awareness and support efforts.
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