AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgeing and Care: About 20 nurses, caregivers and De-suups trained in Thimphu to safely lift and move older people. Bhutan’s population aged 60 and above is projected to rise from 73,000 in 2022 to 174,000 by 2047. Child Nutrition: A Ministry of Health and UNICEF report warns of a triple burden: stunting has fallen, but overweight among children aged 5–19 rose from 6% in 2000 to 18% in 2022, alongside continuing micronutrient deficiencies. Emergency Readiness: Health teams are preparing ambulances, medical tents and a temporary 10-bed hospital for a four-day Gelephu gathering expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors. Cancer Care: Bhutan recorded 3,172 new cancer cases and 1,461 deaths from 2019 to 2022, reinforcing calls for prevention, earlier detection and stronger patient support. Health Workforce: Bhutan is short about 700 health professionals, while plans to expand its in-country MBBS programme remain held up by the lack of a permanent campus.
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