AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLead Safety: Bhutan is shifting from detection to prevention after a national survey found unsafe blood lead levels in 76% of young children. The Health Ministry and UNICEF are engaging industries to reduce exposure at work and at home. Anaemia Screening: A new programme will screen 10,000 children, monks and nuns in four districts. It uses a fingertip sensor, while national data show anaemia affects 36.5% of adolescent girls and 44.7% of children under five. Family Mental Health: Parents with children in intensive care at the Mother and Child Hospital in Thimphu can now access weekly counselling and group support. Women’s Health: A report highlights gaps in menopause awareness, with some women mistaking symptoms such as poor sleep and hot flashes for ordinary ageing or work stress. Heat Preparedness: Bhutan is joining India, Nepal and Bangladesh to strengthen regional health surveillance and preparedness for rising extreme heat.
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