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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 …
Read More »Talking about suicide gives an opportunity to save a life
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 …
Read More »JDWNRH collecting morphine from other hospitals
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, …
Read More »No separate budget for special education
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 …
Read More »Shortage of morphine and controlled drugs in JDWNRH
Morphine drugs used mainly to relieve pain for cancer and terminal patients A shortage of controlled drugs including morphine, which is used on cancer patients to relieve pain, has raised concerns among the health officials at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH). The controlled drugs are Morphine, Pethidine, …
Read More »LEP youth left to fend for themselves form International Labour Union of Bhutan in Japan
A group of Bhutanese youth that are currently in Japan through the ‘Learn and Earn Program’ (LEP) have officially formed an International Labour Union of Bhutan (ILUB) on 1 September in Japan. Representatives from the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO), Japanese Association of Metal, Machinery and …
Read More »Sonam Tamang drops down to 30 kg and doctor is unable to detect a brain beat
Meanwhile a Japanese doctor has asked Dhan Maya to urgently get a neck surgery done for herself The news from Japan on Sonam Tamang’s health is not good, as her doctor has shared some negative health reports of Sonam Tamang with the mother. Dhan Maya said, ““Every time I see …
Read More »Health Ministry looking into baby death and ambulance fuel issues from all Dzongkhags
The death of a month and 14 days old baby girl in Dagana as her family waited for an out of fuel ambulance shocked the nation last week. The baby lost her life in Lajab BHU-I as an ambulance in nearby Drujeygang BHU-I was out of fuel and could not …
Read More »Thimphu Police almost done investigating four additional charges in BEO case
The Thimphu Police have formed a team especially for Bhutan Employment Overseas (BEO) case since the case involves many youths and also two agents. Police official said that they are working day and night on the BEO case, and they are working to finish the investigation of other four charges; …
Read More »Baby dies as Ambulance is ‘out of fuel’
Picture of the baby when she was still alive. She passed away later. (Picture used after consent of the family) A baby girl, aged one month and 14 days old, was brought to Lajab BHU in Dagana in a critical condition on Tuesday, 26 August. And the next day, towards …
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