Infectious Disease Readiness: Bhutan’s Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases in Gidakom is inaugurated and will start taking patients next month, with an 80-bed capacity (up to 100 in emergencies), a first negative-pressure isolation unit, and plans for research, surveillance, and training—supported by JICA. Disaster Preparedness: Thimphu’s full-scale earthquake simulation found gaps in emergency coordination, communication, medical preparedness, traffic management, and logistics, with delays in activating response systems and unclear reporting lines—prompting calls to strengthen training, equipment, and public awareness. Medical Education: KGUMSB plans a new MBBS campus at Gidakom to expand Bhutan’s only medical university capacity and graduate its first fully home-trained doctors in 2028, though student accommodation shortages still constrain enrolment. Drug Prevention: Bhutan marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, with Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk warning that synthetic drugs and trafficking methods are evolving and urging stronger, stigma-free care and recovery support. School Mental Health: After a bullying incident in Thimphu, schools highlighted the role of the 2024 Situational Analysis Survey in spotting student wellbeing and safety concerns early. Health & Wellness Sports: Thimphu hosts the 16th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship, with Bhutan fielding its largest-ever team of 40+ athletes, including seven women.