With growing public concerns over teacher shortages and perceived delays in the recruitment process, the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) has issued a clarification on the structured and collaborative efforts behind teacher deployment in Bhutan. The clarification follows public discourse, including remarks from the Ministry of Education and Skills Development …

Opposition warns of rising dropouts and disruption to national service In a letter to the Prime Minister submitted on 15 May, the Opposition Party argued that the decision to reintroduce the Class X cut-off point is not only “redundant” but also “potentially harmful to Bhutan in general and Bhutanese youth …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a firm warning to individuals and entities operating unauthorized private healthcare facilities in Bhutan. In a notification issued, MoH reminded the public that under Section 47 of the Healthcare Services Rules and Regulations (HSRR) 2025, no healthcare services may be provided without technical …

In response to the escalating burden of lifestyle-related illnesses in Bhutan, the Ministry of Health organized a virtual conference titled “Food as Medicine”, focusing on the prevention and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Held via Zoom, the event featured a distinguished lineup of experts in the fields of health, including …

Plans to reduce the weight and number of textbooks The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is set to make a final decision on whether to adopt the Cambridge curriculum by July this year. This potential shift is part of the country’s broader education reform, aimed at aligning Bhutan’s …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has confirmed that the much-anticipated National Teaching Service (NTS) has not yet been implemented, as it is currently under active development in consultation with the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC). The NTS, which was announced during last year’s Meet-the-Press session, is envisioned …

With growing public concern over the state of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) infrastructure and hospital waste handling, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has clarified the critical measures in place to safeguard patient care and safety across the country’s health facilities. Currently, Bhutan has a total of 23 ICU beds distributed …

Bhutan has a growing alcohol crisis that is draining the country’s economy and overwhelming the health system. According to the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, the nation incurs an estimated annual loss of Nu 6.5 billion (bn) due to alcohol-related harm, which is equivalent to 2.6 percent of Bhutan’s Gross Domestic …

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalated, and Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks in the Indian states of Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat, which have Bhutanese students, there is heightened concerns among Bhutanese families who have their children pursuing higher education in India. The Foreign Minister Lyonpo D.N Dhungyel said, …

Under this paper’s observation and as confirmed by multiple sources, the Emergency Department at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) is experiencing a critical shortage of health workers and patient beds. Some of the health workers at JDWNRH say the ongoing staff shortage in the Emergency Department is placing …