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NEWARS strengthens Bhutan’s disease response in 2024

Aug 04, 2025 3 mins read
NEWARS strengthens Bhutan’s disease response in 2024

Bhutan’s national disease surveillance system, National Early Warning Alert and Response Surveillance (NEWARS), recorded significant progress in 2024, with stronger reporting rates, fewer outbreaks, and clearer patterns in disease incidence—marking a critical step forward in the country’s effort to detect, respond to, and prevent public health threats.

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