According to UNICEF Bhutan, children who come into contact with the justice system, whether as victims, witnesses or alleged offenders, require more than legal procedures. They need professionals who understand their age, development, experiences and trauma, and a system capable of protecting their rights while minimising further harm. A needs …

Corporal punishment may make a child obey in the moment, but the fear and pain used to achieve that obedience can come at the cost of the child’s long-term mental and emotional well-being, according to the child psychiatrist at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). While physical punishment …

The Paro District Court has sentenced a teacher, Samdrup, from Shaba Higher Secondary School to two months of imprisonment for child battery after he struck two students 22 and 19 times with a rubber pipe. The verdict was issued on 24th August. As reported by The Bhutanese, the incident occurred …

A total of 2,192 graduates will sit for the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE) Main Examination this year, an increase of 209 candidates compared to last year’s 1,983 candidates. Of the total candidates, 594 are from Administrative Services, 214 from Finance Services, 43 from Dzongkha Services, 229 from PGDE and …

The two students subjected to corporal punishment at Shaba Higher Secondary School are receiving counselling support at their new school. The two students, who were allegedly struck 22 and 19 times, sought medical attention on the same day as the incident, 15th July. They were referred to Paro Hospital for …

Rising patient numbers, safety concerns and the need for specialised care drive the relocation from the hospital’s oldest ward structure This paper reported that the Psychiatric Ward at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) accounted for 34 of the 53 incidents reported across the hospital between July 2025 and …

Weeks after a Shaba Higher Secondary School teacher was charged with child battery after assaulting many students with a rubber pipe, The Bhutanese reached out to the parents of the two students at the center of the case to understand how the children have been coping in the aftermath of …

Inside Tendu Central School’s effort to support students with invisible disabilities through early identification, specialized support, and inclusive learning Not every disability is visible. While society often recognizes disabilities through visible signs such as wheelchairs, white canes, or mobility aids, many individuals live with conditions that cannot be seen but …

Bhutan continues to maintain a treatment success rate of more than 90 percent among tuberculosis (TB) patients, but identifying all TB cases remains a key challenge for the National Tuberculosis Control Program. Phurpa Tenzin, Senior Program Officer with the National Tuberculosis Control Program, said the decline in TB case detection …

With growing concerns around mental health, particularly among children, adolescents and young people, the Ministry of Health (MoH) says efforts are underway to improve access to services and increase the number of trained mental health professionals in the country. The MoH said mental health services have now been integrated into …