Health
Fortified rice in school feeding programme helps reduce malnutrition
About five years ago, most schools in the country started giving fortified rice, which is enriched with vitamins and minerals,...
Read moreDetailsMenstrual cups, an alternative to sanitary pads
An alternative to sanitary pads is menstrual cups. Menstrual cups are changing period care by offering several benefits when it...
Read moreDetailsBreaking Barriers; Inclusive WASH facilities to empower girls with disabilities
In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and menstrual hygiene management, Red Dot Bhutan in collaboration with various partners celebrated...
Read moreDetailsEarly intervention and detection programme rolled out for students’ mental health and well-being
In a move towards prioritising student health and wellbeing, Bhutan's educational institutions are set to adopt and implement the Health...
Read moreDetailsConstruction of 120-unit residential colony for Gelephu staff hospital misses second deadline
The construction of the much-anticipated 120-unit residential colony for healthcare professionals of Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital staff has once...
Read moreDetailsDistinguished gentleman’s ride advocates prostate cancer and men’s mental health
If you were wondering what the group of dapper men riding bikes between Thimphu and Paro yesterday were, they are...
Read moreDetailsRemembering 178 Bhutanese lost to HIV/AIDS: International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day
Since the detection of the first HIV AIDS case in the country in 1993, the country lost about 200 people...
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A study reveals storing boiled water for extended periods may pose risk to health
Normally, boiling water is considered one of the best methods to ensure its safety for drinking. However, a recent study...
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Over exposure to screen causing virtual autism
The majority of children with autism brought in for treatment so far this year are those with virtual autism. This...
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Online registration for Australian visa medical examination at Gelephu CRRH suspended till July end
With medical examination slots for Australian visas booked till the end of July, the Gelephu Central Regional Referral Hospital has...
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