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Bhutanese unite to support a family’s cancer battle

Oct 21, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutanese unite to support a family’s cancer battle

When Pema and Wangchuk, both 41, depart for medical treatment in Kolkata, India tomorrow, they will not be travelling alone. Their journey will be supported by the kindness and prayers of Bhutanese from across the country and abroad who reached out after Kuensel published their story last month.

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