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Strategic reforms underway to strengthen JDWNRH healthcare system

May 15, 2025 3 mins read
Strategic reforms underway to strengthen JDWNRH healthcare system

The Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Bhutan’s primary healthcare institution, is facing a critical juncture. Years of mounting pressure have culminated in a full-blown crisis marked by chronic bed shortages, overworked staff, and overcrowded wards.

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