AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIVF in Gelephu: Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority has partnered with Singapore’s KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital to set up Bhutan’s first IVF centre, including training for doctors, nurses and lab specialists and guidance to meet international standards. Cancer support access: Bhutan Cancer Society says even with free treatment, patients still struggle with transport, accommodation, food and long-term care; its Care and Support Programme is expanding navigation, logistics, nutritional help and support for referrals to India. Palliative care expansion: Bhutan’s palliative care programme is now in nearly 80% of districts, with the health ministry aiming for full district coverage by October so patients can receive pain relief and comfort at home. Mercury dental fillings warning: Health officials have warned about mercury dental fillings in border clinics, urging safer practices and awareness. Food and nutrition pressure: Bhutan’s Food Balance Sheet 2024 shows heavy reliance on imports for staples, oils, sugar and some animal products, while an egg market study flags high prices linked to limits on private imports—an affordability issue for low-income households. Mental health system growth: The PEMA Secretariat marks four years of expanding mental health and protection services, including helpline calls, rehabilitation and school/community wellbeing work.
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