Home Dialysis Access: Bhutan launched home-based peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the capital, offering kidney patients a more convenient, lower-cost alternative to hospital haemodialysis. Mental Health Expansion: PEMA has scaled up mental health and protection services nationwide, including maternal mental health screening in all 20 dzongkhags, teacher training, and adolescent wellbeing screening for Classes X–XII. TB Response: The Ministry of Health is strengthening drug-resistant tuberculosis prevention and early diagnosis, aiming to close gaps in case detection while maintaining high treatment success. Food Safety Watch: BFDA tightened import controls on mangoes after calcium carbide was found in samples, requiring testing before release—another reminder that food safety is a public health priority. Complex Care at Home: Bhutan and Thailand signed an MoU to support specialised procedures, including laparoscopic/endoscopic surgery and chronic kidney disease treatment. Family Support: The Third Child Plus Programme now clearly applies to eligible Bhutanese families living abroad, with monthly cash support. Early Childhood Flexibility: ECCD centres may adjust operating hours based on local needs, as long as child safety and learning quality stay intact. Disaster-Ready Infrastructure: Engineers and planners are being trained to assess and retrofit structures for disaster resilience. Global Heat Alert: UN reporting flags July as the second-warmest on record, with health professionals still working through extreme heat and weather risks. Tobacco Policy Context: A new global roundup highlights Bhutan’s strict tobacco ban approach and smoke-free rules in public places.