With growing concerns around mental health, particularly among children, adolescents and young people, the Ministry of Health (MoH) says efforts are underway to improve access to services and increase the number of trained mental health professionals in the country. The MoH said mental health services have now been integrated into …

The Education Minister Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa said that the final outcome of the Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School case will be determined by the relevant law enforcement and judicial authorities, clarifying that school disciplinary action and criminal proceedings follow separate processes. The clarification comes after questions were raised over the …

Despite Bhutan’s efforts to improve access to education, factors such as poverty, family migration, household responsibilities, geographical barriers and learning difficulties continue to affect children’s ability to remain in school. To understand the reasons behind school dropout, repetition and non-enrolment, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) conducted the …

A teacher at Shaba Higher Secondary School in Paro has been charged with child battery after allegedly subjecting students to corporal punishment for scoring below a benchmark set by the teacher in the subject he teaches. According to Paro police, the teacher was charged on 26th July following an investigation …

Hospitals across Bhutan recorded 23,270 outpatient cases of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and 62 Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) admissions over two weeks, according to the latest Biweekly National Respiratory Virus Sentinel Surveillance Report by the Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC). The report, covering 29th June to 12th July (Weeks …

Revised School Discipline Guidelines to introduce stronger accountability measures and clearer procedures for bullying and violence cases Nearly a month after videos of bullying and violent incidents involving students circulated across Bhutan, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) says disciplinary action against students involved will be determined by …

Principals say actual numbers could be higher The number of reported bullying cases in schools in 20 Dzongkhags increased in 2025, according to the Situational Analysis Survey (SAS) done by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), with 299 cases recorded during the two-year period. The data was shared …

Bhutan’s declining fertility rate, falling birth numbers, and growing aging population have raised concerns over the country’s demographic future.  While many young Bhutanese are delaying parenthood as they pursue higher education, employment opportunities and careers, some couples wish to have children but face challenges with infertility. The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck …

While the One-Child, One-Egg Initiative has expanded access to eggs for thousands of students across Bhutan, some public lower secondary schools continue to provide eggs through a different funding mechanism. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) said public lower secondary schools are not included under the One-Child, One-Egg …

As school violence incidents captured on video continue to raise concerns over student safety across Bhutan, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) says nationwide student wellbeing surveys indicate gradual improvements in school climate.  School climate refers to students’ overall experience of their school environment, including their sense of …