AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety: BFDA tightened controls on imported Langra mangoes after calcium carbide was found in 12 of 34 samples, with testing expanded across border entry points and Thimphu markets; consignments now need testing before release. Maternal & Child Health: Bhutan’s Third Child Plus Programme extends to eligible Bhutanese families living abroad, with monthly cash support aimed at easing child-raising costs amid declining fertility. Breastfeeding Support: The health ministry plans to expand lactation management units to all districts by year-end; 14 districts already have units offering counselling and safe milk expression/storage, with training for nurses and health assistants underway. Health Workforce & Access: Damphu Hospital in Tsirang faces rising pressure as consultation tokens run out by around 11am, leaving patients to return home or stay overnight; local leaders cite token limits while the hospital points to doctor shortages. Nursing & Training Links: Singapore continues integrating Bhutanese nursing talent through the Asian Nursing Scholarship, with around 40 Bhutanese scholars now serving in public healthcare institutions.
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