AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRabies Control Update: Bhutan has been validated by WHO for elimination of dog-mediated human rabies as a public health problem, and the country will resume nationwide dog sterilisation and vaccination, strengthen cross-border surveillance, and keep free access to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) along the southern border. Clean Cooking Pilot: A pilot in Chhumey Gewog (Bumthang) is distributing subsidised electric cooking stoves to about 100 households to cut firewood use, improve indoor air quality, and ease pressure on forests. Breast Care Access: Thimphu’s dedicated Breast Clinic marked its first anniversary with 1,600+ visits and 45+ breast cancer surgeries, pushing earlier detection even as radiotherapy access still requires travel. Health Trends: Bhutan’s Annual Health Bulletin 2026 reports 2.74 million health service cases in 2025, with tuberculosis still a key concern among young adults. Disaster Readiness: Bhutan is upgrading flood early-warning systems with GCF support (USD 22m concept note) to better protect communities in major river basins.
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