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Bhutan's civil service workforce grew last year, in contrast to the general perception of high attrition in recent years. The workforce increased by over 1,300 individuals, marking a 4.6 per cent rise. Additionally, the number of individuals leaving the civil service dropped sharply from over 5,200 in 2023 to approximately 2,000 last year. These are indicated in the Civil Service...

In regions with limited access to eye care professionals, the Smart Eye Camera has become an invaluable tool. Since its launch last year, the device has helped diagnose potential eye diseases in over 1,000 students and teachers across the country. The Smart Eye Camera is a portable ophthalmic medical device that attaches to a smartphone and can be used by...

Following Bhutan's first epilepsy surgery at the National Referral Hospital in September last year, over 70 surgeries have been performed so far.  Epilepsy is a non-communicable disease which causes seizures. The surgery, which is performed on the patient's brain, reduces or stops seizures caused by the disease. 26-year-old Sangay Pelden was the first patient to undergo epilepsy brain surgery in...

Sometimes, a simple tool, like a pen holder, can make a significant difference for individuals with disabilities. This is the focus of Bhutan’s first Assistive Technology Makeathon. The second edition, which began today in Thimphu, continues this mission by creating similar devices to support children and youth with disabilities. 13-year-old Mendrel Sherab Seldon, a student at Changangkha Middle Secondary School,...