Health

Persons with epilepsy with seizures that cannot be managed or controlled by medication can undergo brain surgery within the country...

The national guideline for patient referral outside Bhutan will be reviewed. However, as of now, it is uncertain when it...

The illegal purchase and use of herbicides are becoming a serious issue in Samtse’s Tading Gewog, posing significant risks to...

Despite the rise in self-reported disability in Bhutan, accessibility in health facilities for persons with disabilities, is low, particularly in...

The Bhutan Kidney Foundation relocated its shelter near the Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital to accommodate more patients and keep...

The health ministry is actively monitoring the monkeypox outbreak in the country. The World Health Organisation, WHO declared the viral...

Despite most Bhutanese consuming almost double the amount of WHO recommended daily salt intake, the number of households consuming iodised...

Here is some troubling news for those who love drinking Ara, Bangchang, and Singchang, among others. A recent National Health...

Regular physical activity is proven to help prevent and manage non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and...

The exclusive breastfeeding rate of infants below six months in the country has increased from over 50 per cent in...