AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChild Nutrition: Children in Bhutan face growing exposure to packaged snacks, sugary drinks and fast food. Overweight among 5- to 19-year-olds rose from 6% in 2000 to 18% in 2022, prompting calls for healthier, affordable choices at home and school. Tuberculosis: Bhutan recorded 846 cases in 2025, down 74 from the previous year, but people aged 15 to 34 made up 460 cases—more than half the total. Mental Health: The PEMA Centre began services on October 15, bringing inpatient, outpatient and day-care care under one roof. Capacity has risen from 20 to 36 beds as outpatient visits doubled to about 20,000 in 2025. Wellness: Around 45 people are taking part in Thimphu training in Tai Chi and Tit Tar, practices presented as tools for movement, pain relief and stress management. Healthy Eating: Health experts say limited dietary variety and frequent reliance on instant noodles and processed foods can undermine nutrition and raise long-term disease risks.
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