Isolated severe cases of flu like illness has been reported from Mongar. Since the flu season is round the corner there may be outbreak of the same especially in places where mass gathering exists, like in schools and religious institutions.
4 days peer coaching on PEN HEARTS is underway in Mongar for health workers. Its first and most important step to tackle the menace of NCDs which is the most important and global health problem and Bhutan is no different.
Coinciding with an auspicious day zung installation ceremony for Menlha phodrang has been done. Thanks to all those involved. May peace prevail!!!
17th September is observed globally as patient safety day. We at ERRH also has observed the day with a CME to our staff.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) are the major contributors of mortality and morbidity globally. It is no different in our country.