AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRabies Milestone: Bhutan has been WHO-validated as the first Southeast Asian country to eliminate dog-transmitted human rabies as a public health problem, with no dog-mediated deaths since June 2023—thanks to a long-running One Health push of mass dog vaccination, surveillance, and fast post-bite care. Prevention Reminder: Health experts stress that rabies can spread through scratches and saliva, so people should seek post-exposure prophylaxis immediately after any bite or scratch. Healthcare Upgrade: Japan has handed nearly Nu 300M in medical equipment to eastern Bhutan’s district hospitals, including digital X-rays, ultrasound machines and infant incubators, with training for staff to run and maintain devices. Rehab Focus: World Physiotherapy Day (Sept 8) highlights how physiotherapy and physical activity can help prevent, manage and rehabilitate cardiovascular disease and stroke. Clean Cooking Pilot: In Chhumey, about 100 households received subsidised electric stoves to cut firewood use and indoor air pollution. Health System Watch: A new assessment flags rising healthcare waste in Bhutan and gaps in management, calling for stronger systems. Digital Services: BQPCA launched an integrated digital regulatory platform to make professional certification and qualification recognition faster and more transparent.
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