Kidney Care at Home: Bhutan has launched home-based peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the capital, offering a lower-cost alternative to hospital haemodialysis for kidney failure patients and easing travel burdens. Private Hospital Costs: A parliamentary panel in India urged major pricing reforms for private hospitals, including benchmarking basic room tariffs to nearby three-star hotel rates and pushing for clearer billing. TB Fight: Bhutan’s MoH is stepping up action against drug-resistant TB with earlier diagnosis, contact screening, and community support, while noting detection gaps but reporting treatment success above 90%. Mental Health Expansion: PEMA has broadened mental health and protection services nationwide, including maternal mental health screening, teacher training, and adolescent wellbeing screening tools. Food Safety Watch: BFDA tightened mango import controls after calcium carbide was found in multiple samples, requiring testing before release. Family Support: Bhutan clarified that the Third Child Plus Programme also covers eligible Bhutanese families living abroad. Health & Wellness Spotlight: Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness pioneer Dr Saamdu Chetri will join wellness leaders at India’s World Happiness Summit 2026 in Bengaluru.