Health
Health Ministry plans to introduce IVF services at MCH in Thimphu
In vitro fertilisation, or IVF, services will soon be available at the mother and child hospital in Thimphu. The health...
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Thunder Dragon Marathon sees rise in international runners
The Thunder Dragon Marathon, organised by the Blue Poppy Tours and Trek, is gaining popularity among foreign runners. This year’s...
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More Bhutanese opting traditional medicine
The number of people availing themselves of traditional medicine services has been on the rise in Bhutan. More than 219,000...
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Health ministry launches new strategy to strengthen care across all ages
To improve healthcare for Bhutanese women and children across different life stages, including the health of the ageing population, the...
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Health ministry reaffirms commitment to expand KMC practice nationwide
Celebrating the Kangaroo Mother Care, KMC Awareness Day in Thimphu, the health ministry reaffirmed its commitment to advance KMC practice...
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Construction of first Multi-Disciplinary Super-Speciality Hospital expected to begin next year
The health ministry has indicated that the construction of Bhutan’s first Multi-Disciplinary Super-Speciality Hospital will begin in March next year....
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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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