AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLead Prevention: Bhutan is shifting from detecting lead poisoning to preventing exposure after a national survey found unsafe blood lead levels in 76% of young children. A Thimphu programme brought industry representatives together to promote safer workplaces and homes. Child Health: A new anaemia screening drive will check 10,000 children and adolescents in four districts; the 2023 survey found anaemia in 36.5% of adolescent girls. Mental Health: Parents of children in intensive care at Thimphu’s Mother and Child Hospital can now access weekly counselling and group support. Women’s Health: Women in Bhutan have very different levels of information about menopause, leaving some unsure whether symptoms such as poor sleep and hot flashes need care. Heat Preparedness: Bhutan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh are joining forces to improve health surveillance and protect vulnerable people as extreme heat risks rise. Healthy Eating: Bhutanese schools are using varied meals, gardens and nutrition education to encourage better food choices among students.
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