Breast Care Milestone: Her Majesty Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck marked the first anniversary of Thimphu’s dedicated Breast Clinic, which logged 1,600+ visits and 45+ breast cancer surgeries, with doctors pushing for earlier detection despite radiotherapy travel gaps. Clean Cooking Push: A pilot in Chumey and Gangtey is distributing subsidised Planethos electric stoves (Nu 600 vs Nu 3,400+) to cut firewood use, improve indoor air, and ease household time and costs. Rabies Victory: Bhutan became the first WHO South-East Asia country to eliminate dog-transmitted human rabies as a public-health problem, with WHO validation after no dog-mediated deaths since June 2023. Disaster Readiness: The Green Climate Fund approved USD 22m to strengthen Bhutan’s flood early-warning systems across major river basins, upgrading old tech to protect vulnerable communities. Mental Health Alert: World Suicide Prevention Day coverage highlights suicide risks among Bhutan’s young and working-age adults, with 105 deaths by suicide last year and calls for stronger support. Wildlife & Farming: A new 8.6-km fence in Shongphu (supported by India) protects 415 acres for 302 households, though neighbouring farmers fear increased wildlife pressure. Physio Focus: World Physiotherapy Day spotlights physiotherapy and physical activity for preventing and managing cardiovascular disease and stroke. Eastern Health Boost: Japan provided nearly Nu 300m in medical equipment for eastern district hospitals, including X-ray and ultrasound machines, plus training for staff. Community Livelihoods: RENEW Microfinance in Tsirang reports 3,169 beneficiaries and Nu 282.96m in loans since 2015, supporting rural businesses and farming tools.