More than 72 hours after taking the COVID-19 vaccine, a 44-year-old man died in Bhutan
Bhutan aims to become free of stray dogs by 2030
Last year, authorities launched the Accelerated Dog Population Management and Rabies Control Programme (NADPM and RCP) with the twin aims of achieving 100 percent sterilization of stray dogs, register, and vaccinate all pet dogs, and control feral dogs.
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Menstrual advocacy, sex education a 'pressing need' in Bhutan
Women and girls in Bhutan still think menstruation is a curse from God or disease, with many fearing they will be seen as possessed by evil spirits
Bhutan expects strong economic recovery next year
The Bhutanese government is hopeful that the economy will see significant improvement and rebound strongly after the COVID-19 vaccination drive
Bhutan parliamentarians recommend 30 percent nomination for women in politics, other decision-making roles
Bhutanese parliamentarians have recommended 30 percent nominations for women in politics and other decision-making roles to increase their participation in political, economic and social life
Bhutan approves 10 FDI projects amidst pandemic, India remains major investor
The Bhutanese government has approved 10 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects amidst the COVID-19 pandemic last year
Non-resident Bhutanese help boost remittances to Bhutan
Inward foreign remittance from non-resident Bhutanese increased significantly in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the global economy badly
Multidrug-resistant TB emerges as public health concern in Bhutan
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) has emerged as a major health concern for Bhutan, with cases steadily increasing in the country in the last five years
Bhutan announces alternative feed for yaks to address winter fodder scarcity
Feed and fodder scarcity for yaks has been a major challenge for the yak herders every winter in Bhutan
Gender-based violence spikes in Bhutan
Bhutan saw a 53.5 percent spike in gender-based violence, with at least three people experiencing abuse and violence last year during the COVID-related lockdowns
Bhutan to start mass COVID vaccination from March 27; PM urges people to register
Bhutan will start the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination on March 27, Prime Minister Dr. Lotay Tshering announced. He also urged people to register for the vaccine
COVID mass vaccination may begin in Bhutan from March 18
Bhutan is planning to start COVID-19 mass vaccination from March 18, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH), though the date is yet to be finalized
38 business projects approved in Bhutan to generate jobs
With the aim to generate more jobs, about 38 business projects from farming to mediatech to postal services have been approved by the National Credit Guarantee Scheme (NCGS) of the Bhutanese government
30 aspiring entrepreneurs to be trained under Innovate Bhutan
Thirty young, aspiring entrepreneurs will get training under Innovate Bhutan (iBhutan) for seven weeks in social entrepreneurship under the Learn 2 Launch (L2L) programme
Bhutan on track to graduate from LDC to middle-income country
Bhutan is on the track to graduate from the club of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in 2023, according to the UN’s Committee for Development Policy (CDP), despite COVID pandemic
Prioritise COVID vaccination awareness programme: Bhutan’s health minister
Bhutan’s Health Minister Dechen Wangmo has asked officials to prioritise awareness on the COVID-19 vaccination programme
