The three rooms in the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) meant for the attendants of intensive unit patients are is always crowded and dirty and is one of the main issues which the hospital management has not able to manage despite having the rule of one patient one …

Will provide Therapeutic diet to patients Jigme Dorji National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) will soon be providing meals according to patients’ requirements. Medical Superintendent of JDWNRH, Dr. Gosar Pemba said it will take at least another six months. It is in the pipeline. “When we are able to do that we …

The recent rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Paro and a string of rapes and sexual molestation of children has created a national outrage on the issue. The outrage was so strong that many members of the public including two MPs from DNT even demanded the amendment of …

The misuse of antibiotic happens knowingly or unknowingly by the people. In some cases, even the health staff are known to give antibiotics under the pressure from the patients, for even the common cold. Medical Superintendent of JDWNRH, Dr Gosar Pemba, said antibiotics are used to prevent mainly bacterial infection …

1 from military, 1 expatriate pathologist and 1 civilian pathologist The shortage of specialists in a few departments in Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) is still a concern. Especially in the departments of Pathology, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology and Dermatology. The medical superintendent of the hospital, Dr. Gosar Pemba said …

There are over 300 Vishwakarma statues lying near the Debsi bridge point in Thimphu, as relevant agencies look for a disposal site on land to get rid of them. Until last year, the statues were disposed off in the river. Chief Environmental Officer of Waste Management Division, National Environmental Commission …

A year has passed and Sonam’s health still remains the same Dhan Maya takes more than an hour by bus to get to the hospital where her daughter, Sonam Tamang, remains in a state of coma.   Although Dhan Maya does not know the names of the locations, however, she knows …

Call 112 for support through tough times As per the National Suicide Prevention Program (NSPP) record, for the last 2 years, there were suicide incidents reported in all 20 dzongkhags. 88 percent of suicide deaths have occurred in rural areas with 66 percent among married person and those with less …

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNHR) has started collecting morphine tablets from other hospitals in the country. A shortage of controlled drugs including morphine, which is used on cancer patients to relieve pain, has raised concerns among the health officials at JDWNRH. The controlled drugs are Morphine, Pethidine, Fentanyl, …

There are no specialized teachers for effective teaching The only inclusive school in Thimphu, Changangkha Middle Secondary School (CMSS), is in need of specialized teachers and a separate budget for the education of the special needs students. The Principal of CMSS, Nyendo, said the school does not have a separate …