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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...

Drones may revolutionise White-bellied Heron conservation. The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) tested drone technology to survey previously inaccessible habitats in Tsirang and Dagana. Since 2003, RSPN has led efforts to protect these critically endangered species, despite challenges from rugged terrain and dense forests. With fewer than 60 individuals left in the world, the White-bellied Heron faces a...

The health ministry has achieved 98 per cent viral suppression of HIV, surpassing its target of 95 per cent by 2030. Viral suppression of HIV is when the virus is low enough in the body that standard laboratory tests cannot detect it. According to the World Health Organisation, HIV viral suppression helps improve health, prevents sexual transmission and reduces mother-to-child...

Bhutan saw a surge in overseas employment in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with tourism and hospitality emerging as the leading employer. Women made up the majority with over 1,000 placements, reflecting a growing trend of women seeking jobs abroad. This is according to the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship’s annual report. The growing demand for Bhutanese workers in the service...