The latest three-month from December 2023 to February 2024 report reveals a remarkable statistic: zero doctors have left their position at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). The report indicates development in the retention of experienced healthcare professionals, and brings hope to the ongoing challenges in Bhutan’s healthcare …
Read More »Migration and fertility rate impacting enrollment rate in Bhutanese schools and colleges
The enrollment numbers in pre-primary education (PP) and tertiary education is on a downward trend. Earlier, since the revision of the official enrollment age for PP in 2020, which lowered the age limit to 5 years and above, there has been a notable increase in enrollment. However, the Annual Education …
Read More »RCSC unveils performance dashboard to enhance civil service evaluation
The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) made news when it unveiled plans to introduce a comprehensive Performance Dashboard (PD) system that aims to provide a structured framework for evaluating individual civil servants’ performance. PD is designed to align closely with organizational objectives and key performance indicators, and aims to serve …
Read More »Feasibility of special school in Yonphula for students struggling with substance use
In response to the alarming rise in substance abuse cases, especially among the youth, Bhutan has taken significant steps to address this pressuring issue. As of December 2023, a total of 3,472 individuals were arrested for substance abuse, with 1,815 falling under the age category of 24. While numbers are …
Read More »MoESD implements thorough screening criteria for contract teacher selection
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) announced the list of selected candidates for Resigned Teachers on Contract slots. While many of the selected teachers will teach general subjects, however, there are more candidates for teaching English language compared to other teaching positions. Out of the total 521 applicants, …
Read More »RCSC scholarship bonds may not hold young ambitions
The attrition rate has created manpower shortages in schools, hospitals, etc. The demand for skilled workers is high, and the hope is pinned of the scholarship recipients to return to Bhutan completing their studies. Top of the public concern is for students pursuing B.Sc. Nursing to return home so the …
Read More »Operationalizing the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital
The 150-bedded hospital, Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Mother and Child Hospital (GJPMCH), which was constructed in two phases, with the support of the Government of India was inaugurated by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay during the Indian Prime Minister Modi’s two-day official visit …
Read More »His Majesty grants Audience to Golden Youth Award participants
His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the participants of the 16th Golden Youth Award on 21 March. 80 students, 2 boys and 2 girls each nominated from 20 dzongkhags, are participating in the ongoing Golden Youth Award, which began on 17th March. The highly successful Golden Youth Award, …
Read More »Health Minister addresses attrition
The Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk in a recent appearance on the national broadcaster said the ministry plans to retain the health workers by carefully examining their challenges and issues. The approach is also to provide the future doctors at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) pursuing MBBS …
Read More »Tashicholing hospital will benefit 30,000 people
The Tashicholing Hospital Project in Samtse was launched on 18 April 2022 and is set to be a pivotal initiative to benefit approximately 30,000 individuals. The project is a crucial component of the ‘111th National Day Footprint Initiative,’ estimated to be complete by October of this year. Tashicholing Gewog, encompassing …
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