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Bumthang residents still await long-promised hospital

Dec 27, 2025 3 mins read
Bumthang residents still await long-promised hospital

Bumthang—For many years, residents of Bumthang have held onto hope for a new hospital as successive political candidates have pledged to upgrade healthcare facilities. Yet, with each election cycle, those promises remain unfulfilled, leaving the community disappointed.

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