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Sanitation and hygiene in healthcare centres have seen significant improvements nationwide in recent years according to local leaders and health officials. They attribute this to the introduction of the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool or the WASH FIT programme. However, they are now calling for more inclusive facilities to better accommodate persons with disabilities, the elderly and...

Coinciding with the National Day celebrations, His Majesty The King conferred Druk Thuksey to an individual and the tourism industry. His Majesty The King also awarded the National Order of Merit (Gold) and National Order of Merit (Silver) to 21 individuals for their services to the country.   Former Tsugla Lopen Samten Dorji is one of the recipients of the Druk...

Bhutan loses acres of forest and countless wildlife to devastating forest fires each year. To address this, the Tsirang Forest Division organised a three-day door-to-door advocacy and awareness campaign in four gewogs. The campaign focused on educating people about how forest fires impact livelihoods and what steps they can take to prevent them. The initiative also served as a preparatory...

It is 50 years since the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) started working in Bhutan. This partnership has enhanced the well-being of children and their families. Marking the milestone, Bhutan and UNICEF came together to celebrate the partnership that continues to grow. Since the partnership began in 1974, the organisation has supported the country in health, nutrition, sanitation,...