AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat Preparedness: Bhutan is joining India, Nepal and Bangladesh in a regional effort to identify gaps in heat alerts, health surveillance and protection for vulnerable communities as extreme heat risks rise. Child Health: A new screening drive will check 10,000 children, monks and nuns in four districts for anaemia using fingertip sensors. The need is significant: anaemia affects 36.5% of adolescent girls and 44.7% of children under five, according to the 2023 national survey. Mental Health: Parents of children in intensive care at Thimphu’s Mother and Child Hospital can now access weekly group therapy and counselling. Women’s Health: Bhutanese women’s understanding of menopause varies widely, leaving some unsure whether hot flashes, poor sleep and mood changes are symptoms or simply ageing. Healthy Eating: Schools are trying to serve varied, nutritious meals, but easy access to sugary drinks, packaged snacks and fried foods remains a concern as childhood overweight rates have tripled since 2000. Tuberculosis: Young adults account for more than half of TB cases in Bhutan, underscoring the need to reach this age group with prevention and care.
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