Our work in Bhutan

Our work in Bhutan

WHO’s work in Bhutan is based on the country’s need for support in implementing its national health policies, strategies and plans (NHPSP) to address key health issues and fulfil its commitment to the WHO Constitution and other international health laws and treaties. Global and regional priorities as well as joint priorities with the United Nations further guide the work of WHO in Bhutan.  Providing the overarching framework is the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015.

 

Three strategic priorities of WHO in Bhutan

Strategic priority 1:

Strengthening key health system functions to deliver the system objectives, towards universal health coverage.

Strategic priority 2:

Building sustainable national capacities and partnerships to ensure public health security and safety.

Strategic priority 3:

Managing effectively communicable and noncommunicable diseases of public health importance.