The Ministry of Health (MoH) has initiated the Health Sector Transformation 2.0 with a renewed emphasis on strengthening governance and institutional restructuring. The move comes in response to challenges that emerged following the establishment of the National Medical Services (NMS) on9th January 2023 which was created to centralise and manage …

Globally, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes are responsible for nearly 80 percent of deaths, claiming around 41 million lives each year, with 77 percent occurring in low- and middle-income countries.  Bhutan mirrors this global trend, with the Ministry of Health (MoH) reporting …

Bhutan is preparing to transform its education system to meet growing domestic demand and attract students from abroad, according to the Industrial Development Roadmap 2025 from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE). The roadmap sets ambitious goals to expand college capacity, encourage private and international institutions, and develop …

Sign language plays a crucial role in bridging the communication gap for persons with hearing impairments and ensuring their meaningful participation in society. It is not merely an alternative form of communication but an essential language that allows deaf individuals to express themselves, access information, and engage socially. In Bhutan, …

This year’s Bhutan Echoes: Drukyul’s Literature Festival unfolded as more than a celebration of books and ideas; it became a heartfelt tribute to His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, whose visionary leadership continues to guide the nation. This was through the session The Wisdom of Balance: The …

Plans implementation in schools from next academic year The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has completed aligning Bhutan’s National Education curriculum with the internationally recognized Cambridge curriculum. In a conversation with The Bhutanese, an official clarified that this process does not mean a full adoption or replacement of …

As outlined in the 13th Five-Year Plan, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has set a goal of establishing 120 inclusive schools across all Dzongkhags and Thromdes by the end of the plan period. However, the ministry emphasized that the real focus lies not just in numbers, but …

During the 18th Meet-the-Press session, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) responded to concerns over why Arts and Humanities subjects continue to be taught at the high school level, despite the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) limiting several arts-related programs. The Director of the Department of Schools,  Tashi Namgyal, …

With rising concern over the impact of excessive screen time on young children, the Ministry of Health (MoH) is now working on a national strategy to tackle the issue more comprehensively. Speaking during the  Meet-the-Press session on friday, the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, acknowledged the seriousness of the concern. “The …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has completed its recent Teacher Requirement Exercise (TRE), a routine assessment aimed at understanding the staffing needs of schools across the country. According to the ministry, the TRE is a crucial tool used to evaluate teacher workforce requirements based on student enrollment …