AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRabies prevention and care: Bhutan has been WHO-validated as having eliminated dog-transmitted human rabies as a public health problem, with zero deaths since June 2023—highlighting a “One Health” approach that unites animal, human and community systems. Primary healthcare reform: Bhutan is rethinking primary healthcare beyond just getting people to facilities, with the National Primary Health Care Forum 2026 in Tsirang focusing on universal health coverage, health workforce, digital health, traditional medicine and sustainable financing. Flu update: WHO reports H1N1 is the dominant flu strain in India and is also the main strain in Bhutan and Thailand, with higher risks for older adults, pregnant women, young children and people with underlying illnesses. Heart health focus: World Heart Day coverage flags cardiovascular disease risk and screening gaps, including a South Asia study warning that Pakistani women face the highest ischemic heart disease death rates among five countries. Community health guidance: A practical World Rabies Day guide explains what pet parents and community feeders should do immediately after possible exposure.
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