AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYoga for Healthy Ageing: The World Bank marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with a wellness session at its Washington HQ, themed “Yoga for Healthy Aging,” bringing together staff from across the institution. Healthy Ageing & Policy: Bhutan’s government outlined eight national priority programmes for 2026-27, aiming to strengthen human capital and public services while boosting jobs and tourism-linked growth. Safe Water in Schools: A nationwide safe drinking water filtration programme is now reaching over 75,000 children, covering about 85% of Bhutan’s schools, supported by the 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize. Family Planning Support: Bhutan launched the Third Child Plus Program, offering Nu. 10,000 per month for third (and subsequent) children up to age three, as fertility rates fall and ageing rises. School Violence Response: Thimphu Police are investigating an alleged battery case involving students at Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School; students were suspended and referred for psychosocial support. Wellness & Local Products: A Sikkim natural skincare brand, Agapi, entered Bhutan’s market in Thimphu, highlighting community-driven, sustainability-focused wellness. Research Watch: Stanford research reported promising cartilage-regrowth results by blocking an ageing-related protein, raising hopes for future osteoarthritis treatments.
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