Rabies Milestone: Bhutan has become the first Southeast Asian country validated by WHO for eliminating dog-transmitted human rabies as a public health problem, with no human deaths since June 2023—thanks to a One Health push that combined mass dog vaccination, dog population management, bite awareness, and fast post-bite care. Prevention Reminder: Experts stress that rabies is almost always fatal after symptoms start, so people must seek post-exposure prophylaxis immediately after any bite or scratch (wound washing, vaccine, and immunoglobulin when needed). Next Phase Rabies Work: Bhutan has launched the third phase of its Nationwide Accelerated Dog Population Management and Rabies Control Programme, aiming for continued sterilisation, microchipping, stronger surveillance, and zero human rabies cases by 2030. Healthcare Systems: A 2024 UNDP-backed assessment says Bhutan’s healthcare waste rose to about 700.15 tonnes in 2022, with infectious waste making up 54%, and flags management gaps. Digital Health Governance: BQPCA rolled out an integrated digital regulatory system to make professional certification and qualification recognition more accessible and transparent online. Language & Health Culture: Concerns are growing over declining Dzongkha use as English dominates schooling, potentially affecting how health and wellness messages reach communities.