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HIV-negative individuals whose intimate partners are HIV-positive can now avoid contracting the virus without having to use contraceptives such as condoms. The health ministry in collaboration with Save the Children has introduced an oral medication for HIV-negative individuals. In the first phase of the pilot programme, key populations including men having sex with men, sex workers, transgender individuals, and people...

Bhutan’s senior national football team kicked off their preparations on Thursday for the final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. After earning a spot as the best-ranked losing team from the first round, Bhutan aims to turn its unique high-altitude environment in Thimphu into a competitive advantage. The Dragon Boys will open their campaign against Yemen on March...

Do you pick up a plastic wrapper when you see it on the ground, or do you walk past it? Many assume it's someone else's job, but that's not true. With rising waste generation and improper disposal, waste management has become a national concern. However, if everyone takes responsibility for their waste, the problem becomes manageable. That’s the mission of...

The health ministry’s first Nationwide Non-Communicable Diseases Screening Programme has screened 75 per cent of its target population of nearly 300,000 individuals aged 18 and above. Completed in December last year, the three-week initiative identified over 35,000 individuals at risk of various diseases. These individuals have been referred to nearby hospitals for further diagnosis and confirmation. More than 1,400 health...