AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate and Health: WHO has activated its highest-level response to El Niño health risks, warning of heat, drought, infectious disease and disruption to health services. India is among the countries rated high-risk; the assessment does not specify Bhutan. Regional Health Cooperation: Bhutan and six other BIMSTEC members adopted a 2026–2030 public health plan covering disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, digital health and workforce development. Older People’s Wellbeing: A World Bank report says Bhutan is the only South Asian country without a formal non-contributory social pension, leaving older people without work-based pension contributions with an income-protection gap. Kidney Care: A week-long nephrology outreach in Trashigang, Monggar and Wangdue brought specialist services closer to remote patients. At Trashigang Hospital, about 41 people received care over two days, avoiding costly journeys to larger centres.
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