During the Third Session of the Fourth Parliament, Sergithang-Tsirang Toed MP, Lhakpa Tshering Tamang, raised a pressing question to the Ministry of Health (MoH) regarding the challenges faced by Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across Bhutan. With more than 48,000 PWDs, accounting for 6.8 percent of the population, the issue is …

The Member of Parliament (MP) Kengkhar-Weringla, Dorji Wangmo, raised a concern in Parliament about the country’s declining fertility rate. She noted that even couples who are ready and willing to have children are increasingly unable to conceive, and they often have no choice but to seek fertility treatment abroad which …

A survey by the National Assembly’s Good Governance Committee (GGC) found that 89% of respondents identified the MaX system as a major reason for civil servants’ resignations. GGC Chairperson, Lhakpa Tshering Tamang, noted that the Bell Curve category has particularly contributed to low morale and a surge in resignations. Moderation …

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 12 million people experience a stroke each year, leading to nearly 6.5 million deaths from its effects. Once considered a condition affecting primarily older populations, strokes are now increasingly being …

Responding to a wave of debate and opposition, particularly from the Opposition Party, the government through the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has now expressed its rationale decision to reinstate the Class X cut-off point for admission into Class XI. MoESD frames the policy as a forward-looking reform …

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 …