During the 8th Sitting of the Second Session, the National Assembly continued discussing the action taken on the resolution passed during the First Session regarding the Motion of Good Governance Committee’s Review of the Managing for Excellence (MaX) in the Civil Service to do away with the forced ranking or …

During the 3rd Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth Parliament, South Thimphu’s MP Tshewang Rinzin raised a question to the Ministry of Health (MoH) regarding the implementation of free healthcare services in Bhutan. He highlighted concerns about patients who are referred late to the Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National …

The Sustainability of HIV Services for Key Populations in South East Asia Program, a collaborative effort between Save the Children Bhutan and the Bhutan Media Foundation, brought together health officials to discuss progress and strategies in addressing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).  Bhutan’s HIV program, established in 1988, …

A report by the Ministry of Health (MoH) has outlined significant actions to address the critical challenges facing the healthcare system, including overcrowding at Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) and the urgent need for enhanced diagnostic capacity. The comprehensive report, responding to resolutions adopted by the National Assembly, …

Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck, the President of the Bhutan Paralympic Committee, officially launched the Bhutan SDG Partnership Week at the Royal University of Bhutan’s Convention Hall in Thimphu. Agenda Chikha is being recognized as an innovative strategy to unite people, and enhance efforts to create meaningful opportunities …

5,103 children with disabilities remain out of school The National Council reviewed its resolution on the state of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from its last session brought about by the Social and Cultural Affairs Committee (SCAC). In recent years, Bhutan has made significant steps toward creating an inclusive society where  …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has opened the application process for Pre-Primary (PP) admissions, and student transfers for the 2025 academic year. “The minimum age for PP admission is five years as of 5th February 2025, and over 400 admissions have been registered so far,” stated MoESD. …

On 8th November, the National Assembly of Bhutan announced the agenda for the Second Session of the Fourth Parliament, which will begin on 14th November 2024 and conclude on 11th December 2024. Several key issues are expected to be addressed during the Second Session, including the introduction and debate of …

Over the past decade, significant strides have been made in addressing the nutrition challenges faced by the people, especially children in Bhutan. As per the recent findings from the National Health Survey (NHS) 2023, despite notable improvements in certain areas, malnutrition remains a pressing concern, particularly among vulnerable groups. According …

In Bhutan’s first nationwide survey on blood lead levels, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has uncovered a health risk facing the country’s youngest and most vulnerable population. Conducted with UNICEF, WHO, IPSAHD, and the Faculty of Nursing and Public Health at KGUMSB, the survey of over 3,000 children, 124 pregnant …