Health
New 60-bed PEMA Centre to provide holistic mental health care in the country
Amid rising mental health cases, a dedicated hospital for mental health and wellbeing called The PEMA Centre is under construction...
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Nu 6.5bn lost yearly to alcohol-related issues in the country
Bhutan loses 2.6 per cent of its GDP each year to alcohol-related problems, putting pressure on both the health system...
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Health ministry launches Annual Household Health Surveillance initiative
In honour of His Majesty The Third Druk Gyalpo’s contribution and leadership in establishing Bhutan's health system, the Ministry of...
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Health officials warn against excessive screen time for children, Health Ministry develops strategies
It may seem impressive when a child can recite the alphabet or count to ten after hours of watching educational...
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Riserboo Hospital in Trashigang faces nurse shortage
The 20-bed Riserboo Hospital at Wamrong in Trashigang, has been facing a severe nurse shortage for nearly five months. Only...
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People call for shift in unlimited late-night data plan timing, health experts warn of long-term implications
While unlimited late-night data plans offered by the two telecommunications company in the country have been there for some time,...
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Bhutan-Thailand collaboration brings complex brain surgeries home
A two-week neurosurgery camp is currently underway at the national referral hospital. Three doctors from Siriraj Hospital in Thailand along...
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Study finds over 61 per cent of nurses unlawfully prescribing medicines amid doctor shortage
The acute shortage of doctors in the country has been compelling nurses to prescribe medicines, often leaving patients unsatisfied. A...
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Tashithang MSS in Samtse reports seven TB cases
Seven students of Tashithang Middle Secondary School in Samtse’s Tading Gewog have tested positive for Tuberculosis. Health authorities say the...
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Community unites to build toilets for children in Gomtu, Samtse
In Samtse, a new toilet facility at Gomtu Higher Secondary School is already making a difference for over 220 primary...
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