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To improve early detection and prevent the spread of diseases in the country, the health ministry has installed a thermal scanner system at Paro International Airport. The system will quickly detect travellers with fever, a common symptom of diseases such as COVID-19, Ebola and Monkeypox. The system was inaugurated today. The thermal scanner, Sentry MK-4, checks passengers for high temperatures...

Coinciding with World Water Day today, the government launched a nationwide river cleaning initiative to restore and protect rivers. This year, the Wangchhu basin which includes rivers in Thimphu, Paro and Haa will be cleaned. The programme will then expand nationwide from next year till 2028, engaging volunteers, civil servants, and local leaders. The campaign began in Thimphu, with over...

In Phuentshogling, the opening of palliative care at Phuentshogling Hospital in August last year is transforming lives with compassion and comfort. The dedicated palliative care team not only provides relief to patients but is also pioneering reintegration programs to help them regain a sense of normalcy. Since its inception, the unit has already registered around 50 patients, offering holistic support...

Bhutan is set to kick off the third and final round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The Dragon Boys will take on Yemen in their opening match at 6 PM tomorrow at the Changlimithang Stadium. Competing in Group B, Bhutan will also face Brunei and Lebanon in this crucial stage of the tournament. Both teams completed their official...