UN Health & Policy: Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay used the UN General Assembly to spotlight a new “gross ecosystem product” (GEP) approach, saying Bhutan is valuing nature alongside GDP and happiness to guide policy and finance. Cancer Care Milestone: Thimphu’s breast clinic at JDWNRH marked its first anniversary, aiming to strengthen early diagnosis and comprehensive breast care through a national partnership model. Respiratory Health Access: A respirologist in Alberta urged removing barriers to COPD inhaler access, arguing care shouldn’t be forced into stepwise treatment that can slow the right therapy. Public Health Data: Bhutan’s Annual Health Bulletin 2026 reports over 114,000 notifiable cases, with acute respiratory infections and diarrhoeal diseases making up most illness—highlighting ongoing gaps in sanitation in some districts. Clean Cooking & Air Quality: Electric stoves were distributed in Gangtey Gewog to reduce firewood use, smoke exposure, and winter fuel burdens. Health Workforce: Bhutan’s health workforce is growing, with doctor numbers rising to 463 and nurses to 1,869, though distribution across cadres remains uneven. Wildlife & Traditional Medicine Pressure: A nationwide musk deer survey using camera traps is underway to map habitats and poaching risks, as demand for musk pods continues to threaten the species.