Bhutan has witnessed a concerning rise in infectious diseases, with new cases and deaths from tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, and malaria increasing compared to the previous years, according to the Ministry of Health’s Annual Health Bulletin 2025. These three diseases are collectively known as Big Three Infectious Diseases (BTIDS). They consistently …

The Bhutan Stroke Foundation (BSF) is planning to conduct a nationwide stroke risk assessment across monasteries and religious institutions in the country, marking one of the first large-scale efforts to assess stroke vulnerability within Bhutan’s monastic community. The foundation’s Executive Director Rinchen Khandu said, “The initiative will be implemented with …

During recent parliamentary sessions, the Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, stated that students who have failed four to five times in a single grade or repeatedly across different grades should consider alternative education pathways, particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Encouraging such students to opt for skills-based education, …

To ease the transition for the 2026 intake, the Education Minister Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa said that Thimphu Thromde extended accommodation by allowing PP admission for children aged five years, four months, and twenty-five days as of 1 March 2026. “This adjustment advances the earlier cut-off date of 5 February, …

Bhutan’s healthcare system is facing a widening nursing workforce gap, driven largely by high attrition, forcing the Ministry of Health to rely on short-term foreign recruitment to ensure uninterrupted patient care. During the 23rd Meet the Press Session, Dr Kuenzang Wangdi, the Director of National Medical Services, said the entire country …

The Ministry of Health (MoH)  is exploring ways to strengthen cancer care in Bhutan, including the possibility of expanding radiation therapy services within the country. When asked about the future of the unit, the Director of National Medical Services, Dr Kuenzang Wangdi, said that the previous contract with the vendor …

During the 3rd Sitting of the Joint Sitting of the Fourth Parliament, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reviewed the findings of the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) and expanded its assessment to examine the state of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities and services in all 566 government schools across Bhutan. …

In Bhutan, children with disabilities often face barriers to accessing early intervention, specialized care, and inclusive education. Since its inception in 2012, Ability Bhutan Society (ABS) has been working to bridge these gaps, providing support and services that help children achieve their full potential and improve their quality of life. …

The Nu 15 mn and Nu 5 mn winners also share their experience Lucky Pem, an online lottery draw, announced its winners on the occasion of the 118th National Day, with the most anticipated prizes awarded to the top three winners. The first prize winner received Nu 15 million (mn), …

For many couples in Bhutan, the desire to have a child is deeply tied to family expectations, social belonging, and emotional well-being. Yet, an increasing number of couples find themselves unable to conceive naturally, often facing not only medical challenges but also social stigma and emotional distress. As infertility emerges …