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Health ministry and PEMA Secretariat expand mental health access

Jul 07, 2025 2 mins read
Health ministry and PEMA Secretariat expand mental health access

With the growing concerns over mental health challenges, Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk acknowledged the scale of the issue during a Meet-the-Press session on July 4, highlighting an encouraging shift in public attitude as more Bhutanese now seek help rather than suffer in silence.

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