AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCancer: Bhutan’s cancer registry recorded 3,172 new cases and 1,461 deaths from 2019 to 2022. Stomach and cervical cancers are among the leading concerns, highlighting the need for prevention, early detection and stronger patient support. Health investment: India has transferred Nu. 2.9 billion for Bhutan’s 13th Five Year Plan, including healthcare projects and development of a super-speciality hospital. Medical training: Plans to expand Bhutan’s MBBS programme to international students remain stalled as the university has yet to secure a permanent campus. Staff shortages: Bhutan is short of about 700 health professionals, including 366 nurses, 120 general doctors and 139 specialists. Mental health: Reports warn that older people’s mental health needs are often overlooked, with Bhutan facing a growing burden as its population ages.
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