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Additional token counters and expanded token areas in key departments, equipped with token dispenser machines have brought much relief to patients visiting the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu. They no longer have to wait in long queues for hours to get tokens. However, some patients said while the token issuing system has improved, the lack of adequate...

The long-standing water shortage in Samdrup Jongkhar town is finally expected to be solved. Residents can now look forward to clean and reliable drinking water as the construction of a new water distribution network was completed recently. Until now, they have been relying on the old distribution network which had leakages. To address the water shortage in the town, efforts...

With the country facing increasing natural disasters driven by climate change, Bhutan’s disaster preparedness remains inadequate. This is according to the World Bank’s recent "Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis" policy brief. This year alone, Bhutan has already experienced around five reported forest fire cases and an earthquake, highlighting the natural hazards the country is vulnerable to. According to the document, the...

All cats and dogs in Sarpang are being sterilised as part of the effort to prevent any potential outbreak and transform the Gelephu Mindfulness City into a rabies-free zone. According to a survey conducted by the livestock office in September last year, Sarpang recorded around 1,800 pet dogs and 3,600 cats. In 2023, during the National Accelerated Dog Population Management...