AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDisaster & climate readiness: Bhutan is moving toward near-real-time satellite monitoring, using high-resolution imagery to spot landslide, fire, and water risks earlier and guide faster responses as monsoon pressures rise. Health system access: Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital is expanding appointment-based care to cut consultation waiting, while Phuentsholing General Hospital is rolling out endoscopic nasal surgery so ENT patients in the south need fewer long-distance referrals. Infectious disease watch: Health authorities are stepping up malaria prevention in southern border dzongkhags ahead of monsoon, after a sharp rise in 2024 linked to outbreaks in nearby Indian states. Human resources & care culture: Bhutan marked International Nurses Day with a strong call to empower nurses as frontline lifesavers. Energy & development: Bhutan and the World Bank signed USD 515m financing for the Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, a major clean-energy push tied to the 13th FYP.
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