Health
Re-emergence of polio looms large
WHO South-East Asia region, home to a quarter of the world’s population was certified polio-free by WHO in 2014. But...
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WHO’s South-East Asian member countries endorse a roadmap to prevent and control NCDs
The South-East Asian member countries of the WHO endorsed a Roadmap for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in...
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RC75 adopts Paro Declaration on mental healthcare and services
The country has seen significant progress in mental healthcare services in recent times. And it is expected to improve even...
Read moreDetailsGastric Cancer Screening Programme underway in Samtse
The health ministry targets to screen over 44,000 individuals for gastric cancer in Samtse. The Gastric Cancer Screening Programme in...
Read moreDetailsNationwide assessment on Vitamin D deficiency likely in first quarter of next year
The Department of Public Health under the health ministry plans to conduct a nationwide assessment on Vitamin D deficiency in...
Read moreDetailsNeed to upgrade the Paro district hospital
The 40-bedded Paro district hospital was built more than two decades ago and since then, the hospital hasn’t seen any...
Read moreDetailsRestoring eyesight through three-day eye camp in Wangdue Phodrang
Watching people share tears of joy after being able to see is a magical moment. And that is something one...
Read moreDetailsEarmold laboratory for ear and hearing care launched at JDWNRH
People can now make customised earmolds with the launch of the country’s first earmold laboratory at the National Referral hospital...
Read moreDetailsBhutan to table mental health as one of the main agendas for 75th RC
Research has shown that mental health is one of the most neglected global health issues. In the country, experts say...
Read moreDetailsGyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital to be complete by July 2025- Monggar
The construction of the 65-bedded Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital in Monggar is finally gaining momentum. The work...
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