Health Workforce & Education: KGUMSB plans a new MBBS campus at Gidakom, aiming to graduate Bhutan’s first home-trained doctors in 2028, while a separate update notes the first batch of Bhutanese PhD graduates in Climate Studies completed their programmes—linking health, food systems, and climate resilience. Public Health & Safety: Thimphu’s major earthquake simulation found gaps in emergency coordination, communication, medical preparedness, traffic management, and logistics—clear reminders to strengthen disaster response before the next big quake. Substance Use Prevention: Bhutan marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a call for stronger, evolving action against synthetic drugs and new trafficking methods, plus more prevention and support for recovery. Community Wellness & Environment: Reverse vending machines in Gelephu, Paro and Phuentshogling are recovering millions of bottles and cans and paying users (including at the Gelephu Regional Referral Hospital), showing how recycling can support both cleaner spaces and household income. Nutrition & Local Food: A Bumthang entrepreneur is turning oats from cattle fodder into a health-food business after positive testing, helping farmers earn more and improving food self-sufficiency. Health-Adjacent Policy: Bhutan’s GST amendment expands tax relief on key staples and accessibility items like automatic wheelchairs, aiming to lower living costs and improve inclusion.