Mother-and-child care: Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Monggar is nearing completion, with most main works done and remaining tasks focused on commissioning systems and installing equipment (Japan-supplied gear expected next month), after multiple deadline slips linked to pandemic disruptions, bridge damage, landslides, and workforce shortages. Fertility access: Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority has partnered with Singapore’s KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital to set up Bhutan’s first IVF centre in Gelephu, including technical support, staff training, and lab and procedure guidance to meet international standards. School wellbeing: Bhutan’s Ministry of Education reports gradual improvements in school climate from nationwide student wellbeing surveys, while noting bullying and family-related challenges still persist. Nutrition and food security: Bhutan’s cropped area shrank by about 13% in three years, with steep drops in cereals and spices; cereals still dominate land use but Bhutan imports about two-thirds of its cereal needs. Health innovation: Stanford researchers report a potential knee-osteoarthritis breakthrough—blocking a protein in mice helped cartilage regrow—moving toward further human trials. Youth resilience: The Antifragile Temple in Bhutan is seeing strong youth uptake, mixing physical exercise, “Master Your Mind” sessions, and learning to build resilient minds and bodies. Local health systems: PEMA Helpline and counselling services show rising demand, with mental health, marital issues, and gender-based violence among top concerns. Environment-health link: Bhutan is tightening environmental compliance monitoring for industrial activities, with more inspections focused on pollution control, waste management, and adherence to environmental clearances.