With increasing complaints on the stray dog menace and growing public health risk owing to the same, the Department of Livestock (DoL) conducted a vaccination and sterilization program at Gidakom and Bjemina in Thimphu to stabilize the dog population. About 90 dogs (stray and pets) were sterilized and vaccinated in these two areas whereas a […]
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The Gyalyum Kesang Choeden Wangchuck National Eye Centre was inaugurated by Her Majesty the Royal Grand Mother Kesang Choeden Wangchuck in Thimphu on Tuesday. The eye centre, named in honor of Her Majesty the Royal Grand Mother Kesang Choeden Wangchuck, will be the state-of-the-art eye care centre, according to the health ministry. “This centre will […]
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The three-day International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (ICMHS) themed “Mental Health Matters: Everyone’s Responsibility” started yesterday in Thimphu. The conference would offer a platform for the national health professionals and international experts to share their knowledge and experience on mental health issues. It would also create awareness and discussion on challenges and opportunities […]
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Dengue fever cases have resurfaced in Phuentsholing since September 16. After decline since September, the cases have again increased from September 16 after continuous downpour for three days. Eighty-nine cases were detected on September 16 followed by 42 on 17. Eighty and 54 cases were detected on September 18 and 19 respectively which means the […]
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To address childhood anemia and stunting, the Ministry of Health, with support of UNICEF launched ‘Sprinkles’ – a micronutrient powder, which can be easily mixed at home to make food more nutritious for children. The powder will address childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) and stunting. Sprinkles, a blend of 15 vitamins and minerals packed in […]
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A dream project, the most awaited New Muscle Factory with an investment of more than Nu eight crores is almost complete. Located near the pension colony behind Shopper’s store the two-storied gym is spread over 11,200sq.ft. It is one of the luxury gyms ever to be built in the country. Sangay Tsheltrim, former Mr. Asia, […]
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Dengue fever has refused to subside in Phuentsholing as the cases detected have crossed over 2,500 till now. The Phuentsholing General Hospital has recorded more than 2,000 cases so far. 468 cases were detected in July and 931 in August. Cases are still being detected in Phuentsholing General Hospital (PGH). Private diagnostic centers have also […]
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Bhutan and other countries in the South-East Asia Region have been urged to accelerate efforts to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 by the World Health Organization (WHO). “Countries need to expand vaccination, screening, detection and treatment services for everyone, everywhere to address the growing problem of cervical cancer,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director […]
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As of August 29, the health ministry recorded 7,664 total cases suspected for dengue fever from 18 Dzongkhags with 87% of the cases from Phuentsholing alone – the epicenter of dengue outbreak. The recent outbreak of dengue has reached 18 Dzongkhags (excluding Lhuentse and Bumthang) due to mobility of people from the two affected areas. […]
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Dengue fever in Phuentsholing continues to rage on. More than 40 cases are detected daily. The cases are however on the decline unlike in mid-August when more than 50 cases were detected daily. The lowest, eight cases, were detected on August 23. Till date, dengue cases have reached 1,400 in Phuentsholing. A few cases might […]
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