Pharmacy services in remote districts restrict access to essential medicines, raising safety and regulatory concerns, according to the CCAA. A study reveals that high transportation costs, low demand, and difficulty…
Bhutan has completed its second JEE of core capacities, involving 21 international experts and 70 Bhutanese professionals, demonstrating its commitment to national and global health security. Deki Yangzom emphasized the…
Bhutan celebrated International Day of Play, emphasizing play’s importance for children’s development and well-being. The event, organized by UNICEF, involved 15 primary schools and parents, promoting the right to play.…
The Gelephu Mindfulness City’s ambitious integrated check post project, costing Nu 119.94 million, is nearing completion, with trail pathways and inauguration expected in July. The digitalised ICP, designed by Bhutanese-Indian…
Agency: He said the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 2025 proposes to levy a 10% tax on interest earned through fixed deposit. The tax is on interest income only, not…
Bhutan has launched its first national Digital Health Centre in Thimphu to offer telemedicine services to rural populations. The centre, established with UNDP and WHO support, allows patients in distant…
Pempa draws attention to the absence of a gynecologist at the thousands-serving Gedu Hospital. The hospital’s importance in delivering healthcare services is acknowledged by Health Minister Wangchuk. Given its infrastructure…
The Philippines has experienced a record-breaking wave of heroin seizures, with 21 drug busts and 32 arrests in 2025, a sharp increase from 2024. The crackdown also intercepted three heroin…
In a significant push for sustainable agriculture, Bhutan has launched its National Millet Mission to increase cultivation of millet across rural areas. The initiative was inaugurated by Prime Minister Tshering…
Gakiling Gewog has launched its first coffee plantation in Sektena, aiming to diversify crops and generate sustainable income, with 2,000 saplings planted by Gongdokha Unity Group. The group, consisting of…
