In a recent health survey conducted in Bhutan, encouraging progress has been reported in the country’s efforts to combat Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD).  One of the key revelations from the survey is the household coverage with iodised salts in preventing iodine deficiency.  The survey findings revealed that 95.07 percent of …

Family says boy could have been saved if medical services responded faster On August 5th, a tragic incident occurred where a 13-year-old boy, who was in seventh grade, in a Middle Secondary School in Thimphu committed suicide. The family of the boy are unhappy with firstly how the boy’s life …

Health Minister says the specialized school will be ready by next year From 30 July  to 2 August, in a four-day WHO media training which presented an extensive National Health Report 2024 one of the concerning topics covered during the session was the increase in disability with age, particularly among …

The recent Health Survey Report 2024 provides detailed insights into contraceptive use, family planning preferences, and demographic trends that are shaping the country’s population growth. The survey reveals that a substantial of about 74.2 percent of women currently married or in a union are utilizing some form of contraception. Among …

During the 6th Meet-the-Press Session, the Education Minister, Yeezang De Thapa, elaborated that Nu 300 million is allocated to build international schools, which is primarily aimed at improving the education system in Bhutan. This indicates a significant transformation in the country’s education system. “We aim to give the students a …

In the 6th Meet-the-Press session, Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk expressed concerns over women losing their lives, with 20-25 annual deaths, due to cervical cancer.  To address this, the Health Minister announced that screening for cervical cancer has been added to regular healthcare services. This initiative is also part of a …

Majority of students are Arts students but seats are very limited Only about 20 percent of the total number of students who passed the BHSEC exam 2023 (8,823 students), are accepted into colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB). This shows the competitiveness of admissions to RUB colleges relative …

His Majesty The King, during the Royal Address to the nation on the 112th National Day of Bhutan on 17 December 2019, announced the launch of the Gyalsung-National Service. The Gyalsung website states that its objective is to guide and inspire young people to become independent thinkers who can contribute …

Ministry of Health’s latest Annual Health Bulletin Report 2024, reveals health challenges and advancements that define the public health status in Bhutan. The report provides a comprehensive overview of health indicators, highlighting trends in mortality, disease burden, and healthcare infrastructure. Mortality Trends and Leading Causes Mortality from alcohol-related liver diseases, …

The Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC) has decided to modify the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE) for Clinical Nurses (B.Sc. Nursing) in line with section 5.3.1.6 of the Bhutan Civil Service Rules 2023 during its 7th Commission Meeting on 3 July 2024. The components of the Preliminary Examination (PE) have …