AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBreastfeeding Support in Bhutan: The health ministry says it will expand lactation management units to all districts by year-end, building on 14 districts already covered with counselling and safe milk expression/storage support for mothers of sick and preterm newborns. Maternal Leave & Breastfeeding: A report highlights how a new policy giving civil servants six months at home after childbirth is helping mothers breastfeed as doctors recommend, easing the return-to-work pressure. Access to Care in Tsirang: Patients at Damphu Hospital in Tsirang struggle to get consultation tokens by late morning, with local leaders calling the token limit a barrier while the hospital points to doctor shortages. Food Safety Watch: Bhutan’s BFDA tightened controls on imported Langra mangoes after calcium carbide was found in 12 of 34 samples, requiring testing before release. Workforce Link with Singapore: Bhutanese nursing talent is growing in Singapore under the Asian Nursing Scholarship, with around 40 Bhutanese nurses now serving in public healthcare. Public Health Clarification: Government clarified that the Third Child Plus Programme covers eligible Bhutanese families living abroad, aiming to support families amid declining fertility. Community Care Skills: An ECCD caregiver support programme in Tsirang shows reported gains in caregiver confidence and reduced depression/anxiety feelings.
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