April 7,2019:

World Health Day was observed in Gasa Dzongkhag with the theme: Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere "Towards Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Bhutan." The function was graced by Her Excellency, Lyonpo Dechen Wangmo, Minister for Ministry of Health. Representative from WHO, officials from the Department of Public Health and specialists from the Health Ministry were in attendance. The day was marked by launching of “The cervical cancer awareness month- dissemination of IEC (Information, Education and Communication) and other priority health messages” by Her Excellency. Prior observing world important day, three days health services related to Gynae and pap smear screening were received by the targeted women aged between 25-65 of Gasa Dzongkhag.Women with the gynae problems were advised to visit JDWNRH for further medical intervention. Cultural shows and dances were also performed by Laya and Dzongkhag dancers and students of Bjishong Central School in between the awareness program.