Health
Potentially fatal to cats, feline panleukopenie disease outbreak confirmed in the country
Not a piece of good news for cat lovers. The country has confirmed the outbreak of feline panleukopenia, a potentially...
Read moreDetailsJICA hands over physiotherapeutic equipment and machines to Bhutan Stroke Foundation
The Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, handed over physiotherapeutic equipment and machines to the Bhutan Stroke Foundation today. The equipment...
Read moreDetailsJDWNRH receives high-end endoscopic machine
The National Referral hospital will now be able to detect gastric cancer and treat it at the earliest. The hospital...
Read moreDetailsShali Sub-post in need of additional health staff
For nearly eight years now, Shali sub-post has made the lives of people in Gonpung-Shali Chiwog easier and more convenient....
Read moreDetailsHigh prevalence of tuberculosis infection among students in Bhutan
Classrooms in schools are crowded which offers a special risk of exposure and transmission of tuberculosis. In Bhutan, according to...
Read moreDetailsPoor oral health among Bhutanese
Oral health among Bhutanese remains poor with an increasing number of dental caries or tooth decay cases. This is according...
Read moreDetailsElectronic cigarettes increase the risk of health complications according to experts
Popularly known as vapes, e-cigarettes are a growing trend, especially among young people. An electronic cigarette is a battery-operated device...
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Nangkor residents in PG proposes primary health centre
In Shumar Gewog in Pema Gatshel, Nangkor is one of the most populated Chiwogs with almost 3,000 residents. But the...
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Chhudzom Gewog gets ambulance but country’s remote areas still without adequate ambulance coverage
Access to health centres is crucial in saving lives. More so, ambulances enable people to reach health centres faster. But...
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Increasing tuberculosis detection gap, a growing concern
The health ministry says high detection gap of tuberculosis or TB in the country is a major concern. The gap...
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