Disaster Preparedness: Bhutan’s Thimphu ran a full-scale earthquake drill simulating a 7.5 quake, exposing gaps in emergency equipment and coordination across authorities, hospitals and responders, with Nepal experts supporting the exercise under the Thimphu Earthquake Contingency Plan. Healthcare Funding & Access: India’s latest Project Tied Assistance tranche for Bhutan includes major health support—renovation of Gelephu Hospital, funding for the National Centre for Traditional Medicine Services and National Traditional Medicine Hospital, and a new Selwa Centre for persons with disabilities—along with disaster-preparedness upgrades like a National Emergency Operations Centre. TB Control: Bhutan’s Ministry of Health is stepping up prevention and early diagnosis for drug-resistant tuberculosis, aiming to close detection gaps while maintaining a treatment success rate above 90%. Mental Health Services: PEMA has expanded mental health and protection services nationwide, including maternal mental health screening, teacher training for wellbeing, and adolescent screening tools. Food Safety: BFDA tightened mango import testing after calcium carbide was detected in consignments, warning of potential harmful residues. Kidney Care at Home: Peritoneal dialysis was launched in Bhutan, offering kidney patients a lower-cost home-based option instead of frequent hospital travel. Connectivity for Health & Travel: India added new e-Visa entry points, including Jaigaon and Darranga on the India-Bhutan border, which could ease travel routes for visitors and patients.