Food Safety Watch: BFDA tightened controls on imported Langra mangoes after calcium carbide was found in 22 of 34 samples, requiring pre-release testing before consignments enter Bhutan’s markets. Maternal & Child Health: Bhutan’s health ministry plans to expand lactation management units to all districts by year-end, building on training for nurses and health assistants to support exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Policy Impact: A new report highlights how Bhutan’s six-month newborn leave policy helps mothers breastfeed properly, easing stress for working parents and improving early feeding support. Access to Care: Patients at Damphu Hospital in Tsirang report consultation tokens run out by late morning, often forcing repeat visits or overnight stays—blamed on doctor shortages. Demographic Support: Government clarified the Third Child Plus Programme applies to eligible Bhutanese families living overseas, with monthly cash support to address declining fertility. Workforce & Training: Singapore is bringing in more Bhutanese nurses through the Asian Nursing Scholarship, with around 40 Bhutanese scholars now serving in public healthcare. Community Recognition: British Citizen Award recipient Ani Pema Deki was honoured for long-term support for children with different abilities in Bhutan. Public Health Diplomacy: Kuwait exempted accredited diplomats from health service and medication fees, including Bhutanese representatives.