AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNeonatal Care Upgrade: Bhutan is shifting focus from simply adding NICU beds to improving quality and access in neonatal services, with two new Mother and Child Hospitals (150-bed in Thimphu and 65-bed in Mongar) expected to be completed within two months. Stroke Prevention in Monastic Communities: The Bhutan Stroke Foundation reports nearly 80% of people screened are at high stroke risk and has launched a four-year project to reach 260 monastic institutions with awareness, screenings, and early detection. Tobacco Control Push: Bhutan’s National Assembly Social and Culture Committee is urging stricter monitoring and enforcement of public smoking rules as lawmakers say violations continue despite existing fines. Zero Waste Bhutan 2030: Government reaffirmed its commitment to Zero Waste Bhutan 2030, stressing public participation, school and community awareness, and stronger waste management including e-waste and EV battery handling. Climate Adaptation Funding: Bhutan secured continued Global Environment Facility support via extended LDCF cycles, targeting agriculture, water, early warning, and nature-based solutions. Wellness Tourism Link: Thailand and Bhutan advanced “Two Kingdoms, One Destination” with reciprocal trips focused on high-value wellness, culture, and sustainable travel. Tit Tar Therapy Returns: A second Tit Tar therapy session is underway in Thimphu to ease joint and muscle tension, with services aimed at children with disabilities and elders. Social Forestry Day: Bhutan marked Social Forestry Day with tree planting and community-led conservation, reaffirming its forest-protection commitments.
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