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Workforce update: Bhutan’s Annual Health Bulletin 2026 shows doctor and nurse numbers rising since 2019, but the growth is uneven—doctors rose from 318 (2019) to 463 (2025), while health assistants fell from 683 (2021) to 566 (2025), a concern for basic frontline services. Hospital upgrade: Gelephu General Hospital in southern Bhutan is set for a major overhaul as Gelephu Mindfulness City takes shape, with a consultant to assess gaps and produce tender-ready designs covering systems, engineering, and hospital operations. Cross-border care access: Bhutanese travellers can now pay in India via UPI using supported Bhutanese banking apps, making it easier to handle meals, medicines, and transport while getting medical treatment. Child eye health: Over 70 international experts are in Thimphu for a conference on childhood eye diseases and strabismus, where Bhutan reported 1,218 strabismus cases in 2025. Wellness in motion: The Thimphu Marathon drew about 600 runners, promoting health, mindfulness, and environmental awareness. India-Bhutan health-linked projects: During EAM Jaishankar’s visit, India and Bhutan backed new cooperation including a 65-bed mother and child hospital in Mongar and broader development support.

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Butterflies reveal hidden signs of ecosystem health and habitat change

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