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 …

Bhutan has moved away from mercury-containing dental fillings. Known as dental amalgam, the filling material is made from a mixture of metals, including liquid mercury, silver, tin, and copper.  It has been widely used because of its strength and durability. However, mercury is a toxic substance that can pose risks …

Bhutan’s cultivated land declined by more than 5,000 hectares between 2021 and 2024, while the availability of several key food commodities and nutrients also showed a downward trend, according to the country’s first Food Balance Sheets (FBS) Report. The report was launched on July 15 2026. The FBS Report 2021-2024, …