Health camp shows high burden of hypertension and infectious diseases in Merak and Sakteng
The Bhutan Foundation’s Nomadic Health Camp 2026 revealed a significant burden of Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and infectious diseases among residents of Merak and Sakteng, with nearly four in 10 people screened being found to have raised blood pressure and dozens requiring specialist care. Conducted by the Ministry of Health (MoH), the camp provided screening and …
7/11/2026 3:48:46 AM