Mental Health & Community Inclusion: NHS Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust marked South Asian Heritage Month (July 1–31) with a “Unity in Diversity” message praising South Asian communities’ “invaluable contributions.” Waste-to-Cash Recycling: In Gelephu, Paro and Phuentshogling, reverse vending machines are collecting millions of containers and paying users (Nu 14M total reported), with the Gelephu Regional Referral Hospital site staying busy. Bhutan Nursing Scholarships: The Bhutan Youth Development Fund opened applications for the Queen Mother Tseyring Pem Wangchuck B.Sc. Nursing Scholarship 2026 at Royal Thimphu College, offering two full scholarship slots. Health Workforce Expansion: KGUMSB plans a new MBBS campus at Gidakom to expand Bhutan’s medical training capacity ahead of the first home-trained doctor cohort in 2028. Infectious Disease Capacity: Bhutan’s Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases (RCID) is set to begin operations next month as a national hub for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of infectious diseases. Substance Use Prevention: Bhutan marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with calls to tackle evolving drug threats and support recovery without stigma. Disaster Readiness for Health Services: Thimphu’s major earthquake simulation found gaps affecting medical preparedness and emergency coordination, urging stronger communication, equipment and training. Nutrition & Local Health Foods: A Bumthang entrepreneur is turning oats from cattle fodder into a health-food business after testing confirmed it as safe for human consumption.