Bhutan is close to eliminating dog-mediated human rabies
Rabies used to be a serious public health threat in Bhutan, especially in the southern border districts. Now, the country is on the verge of a major achievement: eliminating dog-me ...
A historic milestone in Bhutan's fight against malaria
Bhutan is on the verge of a major public health achievement—WHO certification of malaria elimination. Owing to decades of strong political leadership, the dedication of frontline h ...
Global Health Diplomacy Workshop 2026
As global health challenges increasingly transcend national borders, effective diplomacy has never been more critical. The Ministry of Health, Bhutan, and WHO Bhutan jointly conven ...
Bhutan strengthens emergency preparedness, Paro
Strengthening preparedness before emergencies occur is essential to protecting lives and health systems. Guided by the principle that preparedness today determines response tomorro ...
Bhutan’s National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) Workshop
Every day, we hear about health emergencies unfolding around the world — and sometimes closer to home. The next pandemic is not a question of if, but when. Preparation is not optio ...
Primary Health Care in Practice
A two-day stakeholder engagement meeting on patient safety and quality of care began in Mongar to mark World Patient Safety Day 2025. Health leaders and experts reviewed progress, ...
World Patient Safety Day 2025
Workshop- Operational Planning for PB-2026-27
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health has jointly organized a workshop from 10–12 September 2025 in Paro to develop the Operational Plan for the WHO Prog ...
World Immunization Week 2019 - Protected Together: Vaccines Work!
World Health Day 2019 - Health for all: everyone, everywhere
World Tuberculosis Day 2019 - It's time for action
Sonam TobgyeCommunication focalMobile: + 975-7771 9091Email: tobgyes@who.int