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Parents unite to support families facing childhood cancer through ‘Phamai Doonghing’

Apr 12, 2025 4 mins read
Parents unite to support families facing childhood cancer through ‘Phamai Doonghing’

Kuensel reporter Jigmi Wangdi speaks with Executive Director of the Bhutan Cancer Society, Karma Tobgay and a bereaved parent, Tshering Yuden, about the Phamai Doonghing initiative

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