AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRoyal Centre for Infectious Diseases: Bhutan’s new 80-bed RCID at Gidagom is ready to start taking patients next month, with a negative-pressure isolation unit for highly infectious diseases, plus research, surveillance and training—built with JICA support at a cost of over Nu 2.2bn. Bhutan Earthquake Readiness: A major Thimphu earthquake simulation found gaps in emergency coordination, communication, medical preparedness, traffic management and logistics, including delays in activating response systems and shortages of specialised equipment. Bhutan Medical Education: KGUMSB plans a new MBBS campus at Gidakom to prepare for the first fully home-trained doctors graduating in 2028, though student accommodation limits enrolment. Drug Abuse Prevention: Bhutan marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, urging stronger action against evolving synthetic drugs and better care for people with substance use issues without stigma. Safe Water Focus: A global map highlights where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, underscoring the scale of clean-water gaps that affect health. Health Research (Acupuncture): A study protocol explores acupuncture for pain in Parkinson’s disease, aiming to improve recognition and treatment options. Local Health & Wellness: Thimphu’s bodybuilding championship spotlights growing interest in healthy living and physical fitness.
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