Home Dialysis in Bhutan: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is now available at home, offering kidney patients a cheaper, more convenient alternative to hospital haemodialysis, with the Bhutan Kidney Foundation noting hundreds of people need dialysis. Private Hospital Costs: India’s parliamentary panel urged major pricing reforms for private hospitals, including benchmarking basic room tariffs to nearby three-star hotel rates and pushing for clearer, more standardised billing. DR-TB Push: Bhutan’s Ministry of Health is stepping up prevention and early diagnosis for drug-resistant tuberculosis, aiming to close gaps in case detection while maintaining high treatment success. Mental Health Expansion (PEMA): The PEMA Secretariat has broadened mental health and protection services nationwide, including maternal mental health screening, teacher training, and school wellbeing support. Food Safety (BFDA Mango Crackdown): BFDA tightened import controls after calcium carbide was found in imported mangoes, requiring testing before release—especially for Langra consignments. Family Support (Third Child Plus): Bhutan clarified that the Third Child Plus Programme includes eligible Bhutanese families living abroad, with monthly cash support to ease child-rearing costs. ECCD Flexibility: Early childhood centres may adjust operating hours based on local needs, as long as child safety, quality, and developmental support are maintained. Complex Surgeries with Thailand: Bhutan and Thailand signed an MoU to expand specialised care, including laparoscopic/endoscopic surgery and chronic kidney disease treatment.