AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLead Safety: Bhutan is shifting from detection to prevention after a national survey found unsafe blood-lead levels in 76% of young children. More than 100 industry representatives joined a Thimphu programme on reducing exposure at work and at home. Heat Preparedness: Bhutan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh are coordinating plans for rising heat risks, with new assessments flagging gaps in health monitoring, funding and local protection. Anaemia Screening: A new programme will screen 10,000 children, monks and nuns across four districts. The 2023 health survey found anaemia in 36.5% of adolescent girls and 44.7% of children under five. Family Mental Health: Parents of children in intensive care at Thimphu’s Mother and Child Hospital can now access weekly counselling and group support. Women’s Health: A report on menopause in Bhutan highlights how limited information can leave women unsure whether symptoms such as poor sleep, hot flashes and mood changes need medical advice.
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