Health
JDWNRH receives more patients for total knee replacement surgery
The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) in Thimphu is planning to conduct knee replacement surgeries on about 20...
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Health sector transformation launched
Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering launched the health sector transformation today. The transformation is expected to significantly enhance the health...
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Kengkhar Gewog institutes a committee to advocate on non-communicable diseases
Local leaders of Kengkhar Gewog have started advocating villagers on the prevention and early detection of Non-Communicable Diseases, and other...
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Drastic increase in depression and anxiety cases in the last five years
Over the past five years, the country has seen a drastic increase in the number of people dealing with depression...
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Towards ensuring access to toilets and hygiene in Pema Gatshel
The country achieved the title of being Open Defecation Free last year, which meant all homes and families had access...
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Kidu Medical Unit resumes its free medical services at Bodh Gaya
The Kidu Mobile Medical Unit team from Bhutan has resumed its free medical services at Bodh Gaya after three years...
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Regular sensitisation on African Swine Fever – Wangdue Phodrang
The outbreak of African Swine Fever, a highly contagious viral disease of pigs, has been reported in Sarpang killing pigs...
Read moreDetailsJDWNRH successfully performs first total knee replacement surgery in the country
The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital has carried out its first knee replacement surgery and that too successfully. The...
Read moreDetailsLabour Ministry penalises 124 employers and employees in Thimphu for violating occupational health and safety regulations
Occupational health and safety are a concern in workplaces across the country. This year, between July and November, the Ministry...
Read moreDetailsHealth Ministry carries out successful pilot of ePIS at JDWNRH
The Health Ministry’s electronic Patient Information System or ePIS has been successfully piloted at the National Referral Hospital in Thimphu....
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