AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRabies Milestone: The WHO has validated Bhutan’s elimination of dog-transmitted human rabies as a public health problem, with zero human deaths since June 2023, crediting a One Health approach that links human and animal health services. Nepal Flood Response: Nepal’s government says search and rescue continues on the 10th day after the Bhotekoshi flood, with coordination across agencies and international partners, while forensic teams from multiple countries help identify victims. Himalayan Climate Warning: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told diplomats the disaster is a wider warning about rising Himalayan climate risks, calling for early-warning systems and disaster-resilient rebuilding. Regional Education Ties: Sri Lanka and Bhutan agreed to discuss a new MoU to strengthen cooperation in education and vocational training, including exchanges and joint programmes. Bhutan Culture & Tourism: Buddha Dordenma in Thimphu has begun its first major re-gilding in more than a decade, with gold leaf and spray coating planned to last about 15 years. Food & Local Economy: Bhutan’s matsutake harvest is drawing Japanese buyers as a “hidden treasure,” with foragers selling exports to support families.
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