AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoExtreme Heat: A new regional assessment maps how Bhutan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh are preparing for rising heat, identifying gaps as El Niño raises the risk of a severe season. At the Global Heat Forum, the UN called for cities to have funded heat action plans by 2030. Vaping Controls: Bhutan’s Food and Drug Authority has proposed banning vaping products in amendments to the Tobacco Control Act, citing concerns about use among students and recommending stronger protections for minors. Eye Health: For World Sight Day, Bhutan’s Health Ministry, with WHO and Cure Blindness Project support, is set to share the country’s National Eye Health plan and expand screening efforts. WHO Regional Leadership: Bhutan is among the countries expected to nominate candidates for the vacant WHO South-East Asia regional director post; the election is scheduled for January.
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