Food Safety Watch: BFDA tightened mango import rules after calcium carbide was found in multiple consignments, with testing expanding beyond initial samples and Langra mangoes now facing stricter pre-release checks. Specialist Care at Home: Bhutan’s National Medical Services and National Referral Hospital signed an MoU with Thailand to build capacity for complex laparoscopic/endoscopic surgeries and chronic kidney disease treatment, building on earlier Thai-guided renal transplant work. Maternal & Newborn Support: The health ministry plans to expand lactation management units to all districts by year-end, aiming to give mothers skilled counselling and support—especially for sick or preterm newborns. Access to Care: Patients at Damphu Hospital in Tsirang report consultation tokens running out quickly, but the hospital says the core issue is doctor shortage. Family Policy Clarification: Government clarified that the Third Child Plus Programme applies to eligible Bhutanese families living overseas, not only those residing in Bhutan. Early Childhood Flexibility: ECCD centres may adjust operating hours based on local needs while keeping quality and safety standards. Health Diplomacy: A free eye camp in Bangladesh’s Thakurgaon treated about 3,000 people, with cataract surgeries and follow-up services. Climate & Health Risk: UN-linked reporting says July was the second warmest on record, with extreme heat and weather pushing health and emergency teams to stay on duty.