Monica Rai

Second rabies outbreak in Phuentsholing in one year

In the aftermath of the first reported case of rabies earlier this year, health authorities have been grappling with a concerning development as they confirm the emergence of a second rabies outbreak in Phuentsholing. The discovery has put health officials on high alert, prompting swift and decisive action to prevent …

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Is it safe to drink milk as Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) spreads

The incidence of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), a viral transboundary animal disease that primarily affects cattle and domestic water buffalo, outbreak that started in January 2023 in Bhutan has witnessed an unprecedented increase since March. This has left many people worried about the consumption of milk and other dairy products. …

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What Adoption of the National Digital Identity Bill means

On 7th july 2023 the 67 members present voted in favour of the National Digital Identity bill repealing the two disputed clause and adopted the Bill during the Joint Sitting of the Parliament. MP Tenzin, Chairperson of the Joint Committee presented the Committee’s review and recommendations on the two disputed …

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