A5030690185- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Plant and animal studies
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Global Health Care Issues
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Sex work and related issues
- Banking Sector Performance and Management
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
- Forest Ecology and Conservation
- Travel-related health issues
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Working Capital and Financial Performance
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Energy Efficiency and Management
Royal Centre for Disease Control
2024
Royal Tropical Institute
2024
Royal Government of Bhutan
2023
Ministry of Agriculture and Forests
2018-2023
University of New England
2023
University of Canberra
2023
Creative Commons
2023
Life Services (United States)
2021
Royal University of Bhutan
2015
Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan
2015
ABSTRACT Throughout the COVID‐19 pandemic, effective risk communication emerged as pivotal in fostering positive behavioral changes that aligned with evolving evidence and stages of pandemic. It stood alongside key strategies like enhanced surveillance, extensive testing, stringent quarantine, strategic case management Bhutan's response. Over last 3 years we have gained profound insights into communication's impact. This article aims to illuminate diverse approaches managing public...
The transportation sector is among the highest contributors to increase in greenhouse gas emissions European nations, with private cars emerging as primary source. Although reducing presents a formidable challenge, emergence of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) offers promising and sustainable avenue toward achieving zero gases within infrastructure. Since 1990s, Norwegian parliament has fervently supported this transition, leveraging public awareness campaigns range financial incentives for...
Non-pharmacological measures, such as hand hygiene and face mask use, continue to play an important role in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a paucity of studies on adherence these measures among students Bhutan. Therefore, we aimed investigate mask-wearing behaviours, well their associated factors, Mongar Higher Secondary School, We conducted cross-sectional study amongst School The self-answered questionnaire web-based Google Forms. Multivariable logistic regression...
Abstract Deeply rooted in its developmental philosophy of gross national happiness (GNH), Bhutan's healthcare system strives towards achieving a shared goal universal health coverage (UHC). Despite being primarily financed by the government, faces plethora challenges. To overcome these hurdles and achieve UHC goals, expanding fiscal space for improving operational efficiency are crucial. This article aims to address evolving landscape advance achievement through two policy options. The first...
Many popular tourist attractions and trekking routes in Bhutan Nepal are situated between 3000 6000m elevation. High-altitude emergencies becoming more common medical providers must be aware of the practical issues managing these disorders. We reflect on challenges providing high-altitude emergency services Nepal.
Background: An efficient ambulance service is a vital component of emergency medical services. We determined the response and transport times exit outcomes in Bhutan. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving real-time monitoring deployments managed by central toll-free (112) hotline (20 October 2021 to 20 January 2022) was carried out. Results: Of 5092 deployments, 4291 (84%) were inter-facility transfers, 801 (16%) for emergencies. latter, 703 (88%) non-pregnancy-related emergencies...
During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) were instrumental in inducing behavior change tandem with evolving evidence phases of pandemic. Infodemic management also became one areas where much emphasis was laid Bhutan’s response to pandemic along other critical strategies such as surveillance, contact tracing, quarantine, isolation, testing. Over past 3 years has been learnt about significance impact RCCE. In this article, authors will highlight...
Background. In Bhutan, Traditional Medicine (TM) is a part of the government-sponsored free healthcare system and Units (TMUs) are colocated with allopathic hospitals. Prevention healthcare-associated infections patient safety must apply to all institutionalized settings including TMUs. This study assessed knowledge, attitude, practice TM practitioners in Bhutan field infection control waste management practices. Methods. was descriptive among selected through simple random sampling. Data...
Deeply rooted in its developmental philosophy of gross national happiness (GNH), Bhutan’s healthcare system strives towards achieving a shared goal universal health coverage (UHC). Despite being primarily financed by the government, faces plethora challenges. To overcome these hurdles and achieve UHC goals, expanding fiscal space for improving operational efficiency is crucial. This policy brief aims to address evolving landscape advance achievement through two options. The first option...
Asian elephants face threats from human-elephant conflict (HEC), driven by habitat encroachment and fragmentation. In the foothills of Himalayas, HEC affects a large number people, causing significant damage to property crops. Bhutan, sharing elephant habitats with India, faces similar challenges, particularly in southern regions Sarpang. We studied pattern mitigation strategies adopted people through questionnaire survey. Our primary data Sarpang division showed that more than 40 %...
<title>Abstract</title> Background Pain after surgery is generally considered undertreated worldwide. This may be because of resource and skill constraints. Inadequate management pain cesarean delivery (CD), can adversely affect the well-being both mothers newborns, potentially leading to a higher incidence chronic post-operative pain. We must therefore constantly improve quality care for CDs. study aimed review existing associated with CD at Eastern Regional Referral Hospital (ERRH) Methods...
SARS-CoV-2 rapidly mutated, causing different waves of outbreaks worldwide. Bhutan experienced three major COVID-19 before experiencing the outbreak driven by Omicron variant in January 2022. The data collected National Outbreak Investigation and Surveillance Team during Delta variant-driven were accessed analyzed. analyzed using R statistical software. Descriptive analysis was carried out for entire dataset comparison between two student’s t-test Pearson’s chi-square test. During outbreak,...
The Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve (JKSNR) in Bhutan, which is the country's only "Strict Reserve" category of protected area, home to endangered Meconopsis superba, also known as Papaver superbum, a beautiful Superb Poppy that endemic Haa district and therefore great importance.In this study Reserve, M. superba was found occur between elevations 3903masl 4366masl, primarily wet rocky outcrops moist stream beds 32 out 33 surveyed plots, 10 x m.Preliminary threat research revealed grazing...
This article attempts to describe sexual diversity among people in Bhutan. We investigate ways which Bhutan addresses sex education and the law. also review existing data assess health issues affecting sexually diverse populations Although limited, available evidence indicates a higher likelihood of committing suicide, abusing substances, facing barriers accessing care services programs. The finds need for more representative researches understanding paper highlights research with these...
Introduction: The purpose of this quasi-experimental research was to study the effectiveness a behavioral change program in reducing house index mosquito Village Baan-Wangpong, Lomsak district Phetcabun province, Thailand.
 Methods: sample size experimental and control group 42 representatives household each group. Representatives sampled were tested for knowledge, perception practice prevention dengue fever before after intervention. included training on by health personnel,...
Major progress has been made in improving the health of vulnerable populations, especially children and pregnant women low middle income countries after launch Millennium Development Goals 2000. While fewer die, many now face prospect years lived with disability (YLD) from chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The estimate for total YLD under-5 age South-East Asia was 2,780,104 2015. To improve outcomes globally, World Health Organization’s Department Public Health, Environment Social...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused critical shortages of health human resources and medical supplies globally. These probably resulted into inadequate management cases increased the risk infections among healthcare workers. Bhutan being a small developing country, existing workforce deployed in various hospitals throughout country are insufficient even for routine services. Ministry Health realizing limitations workers supplies, decided that all positive be managed four regionalized National...