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‘We are steadily building a more responsive and patient-centred healthcare system’

ཟླ་༦ 13, 2026 5 mins read
‘We are steadily building a more responsive and patient-centred healthcare system’

Having served as Medical Director for the past four months, my focus has been on strengthening systems and processes that influence multiple departments and improve overall patient care. As Bhutan’s national referral hospital, JDWNRH is a highly complex institution requiring coordinated management across clinical, nursing, and support services.

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