AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Health Policy: Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) has tightened enforcement of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Act, banning smoking in all designated public areas and setting a Nu 500 fine for violations—aimed at making shared spaces truly smoke-free. Child & School Safety: Authorities are investigating a viral Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School violence case in Thimphu, with psychosocial support provided to affected students and disciplinary action planned after preliminary findings of two related incidents. Health Financing: Bhutan’s health spending rose sharply from 2021–2025, and the health ministry with the World Bank discussed how to reduce wasteful spending through smarter purchasing and better use of resources. Wellness Tourism: Bhutan’s Department of Tourism launched five wellness and recovery experiences—yoga/meditation, monastery retreats, hot stone baths (menchu), and nature-based trekking—targeting physical and mental restoration. Civil Service Reform: Parliament renewed scrutiny of the MaX performance system’s forced-ranking component, with lawmakers warning reforms may face legal action if the Royal Civil Service Commission doesn’t implement changes.
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