AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRiver Safety: North Bengal has tightened precautions at Chhath sites along rivers connected to Bhutan, warning organisers to avoid fast-flowing channels amid fears of sudden water rises. Climate and Health: At COP31, the UN climate chief said Himalayan glacial collapse and floods demand faster, fairer action and more adaptation funding; Bhutan’s bid for a formal mountain agenda did not win support. Kidney Care: A week-long outreach in Trashigang, Monggar and Wangdue Phodrang is bringing specialist care closer to patients, including people on dialysis. Regional Health: BIMSTEC members, including Bhutan, adopted a 2026–30 plan covering disease surveillance, emergency readiness, digital health and antimicrobial resistance. Older People: A World Bank report says Bhutan has no formal non-contributory social pension, leaving older people without work-based pension contributions more exposed.
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