In what is an unprecedented scale, the Ministry of Health launched the nationwide vaccination campaign today at Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School, Thimphu.
The Hon’ble Sowai Lyonpo, Health Secretary and officials from MoH participated in a mock drill on the COVID-19 vaccination process today at the RBP flu clinic which will be used as a vaccination site starting tomorrow.
His Holiness the Je Khenpo conducted thruesoel, rabney and moenlam at Namdruling Goenzin Dratsang in Lhuntse.
His Majesty The King granted dhar to formally appoint the new Health Secretary today.
Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine to Other Districts
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) and World Health Organisation has launched an online course for the Health Workers called “Service with Care and Compassion (SCC)” today on the 16th Of March 2021.
10 - 11 March 2021: Visit To Lhuntse
9th March 2021: Mother and Child Hospital for Eastern Bhutan
“What JDWNRH is for the West, ERRH will be for the East”
- Hon’ble Sowai Lyonpo
6th March 2021: On the way back from Sakteng, Her Excellency Dasho Dechen Wangmo visited Rangjung Hospital, Trashigang Hospital and then met with Trashigang Dzongkhag COVID-19 Taskforce.
5th March, 2021: Her Excellency the Health Minister Dasho Dechen Wangmo and the team arrived at Sakteng earlier this morning. Lyonpo visited Sakteng Drungkhag, Primary Health Center, and Sakteng Lower Secondary School.
4th March, 2021: Visit to Reserboo and Khaling hospital
3rd March, 2021: Meeting with Pemagatshel Dzongkhag COVID-19 Task Force:
2nd March 2021: Her Excellency the Health Minister Dasho Dechen Wangmo accompanied by health officials are on a 12-day official tour to the eastern region.
The Health family would like to wish Dasho a very hearty congratulations on this prestigious appointment and priceless recognition from the Golden Throne. Tashi Delek!
Bhutan's first consignment of COVID-19 vaccine at Paro Airport. (Image Source: https://www.facebook.com/PMOBhutan/)