One in three Bhutanese overweight, finds study
The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on health facilities demands greater multi-sectoral actions for the implementation of NCD prevention activities. NCDs are a major public
Kuensel (Bhutan)
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Seven more HIV cases detected
The number of Bhutanese infected with HIV/AIDS has increased to 65 with the detection of seven more new cases according to the health ministry. The new cases, three adults and four female minors
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Yangkola-Tsamang farm roaf to benefit 194 rural homes
The construction of the 8.6 kilometre Yangkola-Tsamang farm road in Mongar that will benefit about 194 ghouseholds has begun according to Mongar dzongkhag officials. Funded by the Japan government KR
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Leopards kill domestic animals in Trashigang
Going by the claw and plug marks on and around the carcasses of domestic animals, Bhutan livestock officials have confirmed that leopards have been killing farm animals in several villages in
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Dengue on the decline
Although the risk was still prevalent, the number of Dengue fever complains was decreasing in Phuentsholing, according to health officials of the Phuentsholing (Bhutan), according to health officials
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Timber approval to remain with ministry
Despite repeated appeals from the Samtse chimi that divisional forest offices be given the authority to approve timber for rural constructions, Bhutan National Assembly resolved that the approval
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Preparation of national adaptation plan of action begun
Bhuan's 24 glacial lakes could burst their banks in the next 10 years and cause flash floods similar to the 1994 Punakha flood according to a recent study done by the United Nations environment
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More needs to be done : Health
Bhutan's health coverage reflects a healthy trend despite huge bottlenecks, according to the health ministry. Acute respiratory infection (ARI) still tops the morbidity rate, safe drinking water
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Addressing climate change
Global climate change is a concern just as the rising emission of greenhouse gas. How will one respond? Attempting to address that issue in Bhutan would be the outcome of two project documents signed
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UNFPA programmes positive
The United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) association with Bhutan has witnessed concrete progress said the UNFPA country director for Bhutan, Mr Francois Michel Farah. What has happened in Bhutan