Bhutan leads the South Asia region in globally recognised primary healthcare system measurement

Jigmi Wangdi

Bhutan is the pioneer in primary healthcare (PHC) measurement in South Asia.

This is according to a study carried out by Ministry of Health (MoH), in partnership with the World Bank and with funding support from the Government of Japan and The Global Fund.

But what does it really mean?

The assessments were carried out to response to evolving challenges and to develop a more resilient and future-fit health system, to assess the current status, and to identify strengths and opportunities within the existing PHC system.

The…