Rabies Milestone: WHO has validated Bhutan as the first Southeast Asian country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem, with no human deaths since June 2023—thanks to a long-running One Health push linking health workers, veterinarians, and communities. Prevention Reminder: Experts stress the key takeaway for residents and visitors: after any dog bite or scratch, don’t wait—seek post-exposure care the same day for wound washing, vaccines, and immunoglobulin when needed. Next Rabies Phase: The Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock has launched the third phase of the Nationwide Accelerated Dog Population Management and Rabies Control Programme, aiming for continued mass vaccination, stronger surveillance, and humane dog population management. Health System Watch: A 2024 UNDP-backed assessment reports healthcare waste generation rose to about 700.15 tonnes in 2022, flagging gaps in management and compliance. Digital Regulation: BQPCA rolled out an integrated digital regulatory system to make professional certification and qualification recognition more accessible, transparent, and connected across agencies. Language & Health Culture: A separate report warns English dominance in schools is shrinking Dzongkha use, limiting exposure mainly to Dzongkha classes. Food Systems & Wellbeing: Bhutan hosted the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, exploring how GNH values can shape healthier, more resilient food systems amid climate shocks.