AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBhutan Health & Environment: Bhutan made global headlines by becoming the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) nationally, valuing ecosystem services at about US$6.2 billion for 2024—an approach meant to complement GDP and protect nature as the foundation of wellbeing. Public Health Gains in the Region: A WHO South-East Asia update highlights major progress across disease control, maternal and child health, immunisation and NCDs, including Bhutan’s elimination of dog-mediated human rabies through a whole-of-society One Health approach. Food Security Pressure: Despite rising production, Bhutan still loses thousands of tonnes of crops to climate impacts, pests, and human-wildlife conflict—showing that getting food to the table remains a major health and nutrition challenge. Safety on the Ground: Two Indian tourists died after a rafting accident in Bhutan’s Mochhu River, underscoring the need for stronger safety and emergency response for visitors. Wellness & Community: Bhutan’s Kathri in Paro drew around 15,000 devotees for teachings on impermanence, karma and practice—reflecting how spiritual wellbeing continues to shape community health.
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