WHO S-E Asia Director Poonam Khetrapal Singh awarded Bhutan’s National Order of Merit Gold Medal

“Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, the first woman regional director of WHO South-East Asia region, played a pivotal role in supporting transformative healthcare leadership in Bhutan from 2014 to 2024,” the king said.

“Her tenure witnessed remarkable strides, including Bhutan, becoming one of the first countries to eliminate measles and rubella ahead of schedule. She made significant contributions to help Bhutan excel in COVID-19 vaccination,” he added.

The king said Singh’s “impactful strategies” extended across communicable…