Bhutan is facing a growing public health concern as tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continue to be among the most prevalent communicable diseases in the country. According to the National Health Bulletin 2025, which presents health data from the year 2024, TB cases have increased to 920. This reflects …

In a press conference held on 15th July, the Opposition Party criticised the Prime Minister’s State of the Nation report delivered as lacking depth, failing in self-assessment, and detached from Bhutan’s most pressing realities. While the government presented a report of the country’s development, the Opposition said the report “falls …

According to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), a total of 5,905 candidates have registered for the Preliminary Examination (PE) 2025, marking a significant increase from 4,102 registrants in 2024. For the 2025 civil service intake, there are only 696 vacancies, including 45 in Administrative Services, 30 in Finance Services, …

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD)’s goal is to elevate the country’s education system to a higher quality. However, the Ministry’s attention is not only increasingly turning to classrooms in high schools and universities, but to the earliest spaces where learning begins, which are the Early Childhood Care …

Bhutan is emerging as a key player in the health security sector of South and Southeast Asia, having recently hosted the Regional Pandemic Preparedness Workshop on July 9–10 in Thimphu. The event builds on Bhutan’s longstanding partnership with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), which began in 1996 when Bhutan signed …

Observed annually on 11th July, the World Population Day offers a vital opportunity to reflect on global and national population trends and, more importantly, to root those reflections in the lives, aspirations, and challenges of people. This year’s theme, “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a …

In response to the ongoing challenges faced by patients seeking services at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), a joint team comprising officials from the National Medical Services (NMS), the Prime Minister’s Office, and the Ministry of Health is working to implement changes to the hospital’s token system …

With Nu 53 billion (bn) set aside under the 13th Five-Year-Plan, much of the focus is going into health and skills development, seen as key pillars to strengthen the country’s human capital. In healthcare, several upgrades are being rolled out to improve how people are diagnosed and treated, especially in …

In response to the growing impact of youth migration on businesses, public services, and national productivity, the government has unveiled one of the most ambitious economic revitalisation plans to date. The strategy focuses on creating meaningful employment opportunities within Bhutan to curb the outflow of educated youth and strengthen the …

The Joint Sitting of the Parliament passed the Marriage (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2024, bringing a long-awaited legal clarity and gender equality to the marriageable age provision in the Marriage Act. A year after the issue of unequal marriageable age, the House has finally passed a legal amendment to set …