Mongar Regional Referral Hospital

01/11/2025

The ERRH family joins the nation in commemorating the 17th Coronation of His Majesty the 5th Druk Gyalpo. We remain deeply grateful for the peace and prosperity under His Majesty’s benevolent leadership, and we offer our heartfelt prayers for continued progress and wellbeing in the years ahead. May His Majesty continue to guide us with wisdom and compassion.

29/10/2025

Stroke is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in our country. Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment are the key. ERRH has the facility and comitted in providing all the services to prevent mortality and morbidity associated with this disease. As we observe the world stroke day on this day, 29th October, 2025 we redidicate our services to our patients and remind each one of you that, 'every minute counts'.

25/10/2025

25/10/2025

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19/10/2025

Last week, as part of the Druk Sokchop Bhutan Life Saver’s Course, a four-day training on Neonatal Basic Life Support (NBLS) and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) was conducted in Mongar. Six certified resource persons facilitated the training for thirty-nine participants, including doctors, interns, nurses, and emergency medical responders (EMRs) from various eastern health centers.

The training is a blended learning approach, where participants first completed online training through OpenKGUMSB, followed by in-person hands-on sessions.

The main objectives of the training were to save newborn lives through evidence-based interventions immediately after birth and beyond, to train instructor candidates in the NBLS/NALS courses, and to enable these instructors to further train future NBLS/NALS providers.

As an outcome of the training, twelve participants were certified as NBLS/NALS instructors, while twenty-seven participants were certified as NBLS/NALS providers. The training was organized with funding support from UNICEF.

13/10/2025

The ERRH family joins the nation in offering our heartfelt felicitations on the 14th Royal Wedding Anniversary of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen. We extend our humble prayers and best wishes for Their Majesties’ continued love, good health, and everlasting happiness

10/10/2025

Celebration of World Sight Day at ERRH

World Sight Day, observed annually on the second Thursday of October, is a global event meant to draw attention to blindness and vision impairment. This year, the day was celebrated on October 9 with the theme, "Love Your Eyes", highlighting the importance of eye care and the role of preventive measures in maintaining good vision.

Yesterday, ERRH marked the day with the offering of long life prayers for His Majesty followed by a cake-cutting ceremony. It was then followed by speech from Dr. Sonam Choden Tshering (HoD of ophthalmology department) on the significance of the day and the importance of vision.

The program was attended by Medical Superintendent, administrative staff, Lams, HODs, In-Charges, and ophthalmic team.

Dr. Thinley (ophthalmologist) shared an inspiring anecdote about the lives of individuals who experienced life-changing transformations after recovering their vision. He emphasized how ERRH, as the apex center for ophthalmic services in the eastern region, is dedicated to offering quality eye care.

Similarly, Dr. Sandip Tamang (ophthalmologist) shared valuable insights on simple daily habits that promote healthy eyes. He discussed practical tips to protect vision, particularly in today’s screen-dominated world.

Globally, 1 billion people suffer from some form of vision impairment, which leads to significant loss of productivity. Shockingly, 80% of these vision problems are preventable.

In Bhutan, the follow up Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) survey in 2018 revealed cataracts as the leading cause of blindness. Furthermore, the Bhutan School Sight Screening (2019) found that 14.5% of children had some form of vision impairment, with 94.2% of cases due to refractive errors. Refractive errors can be easily corrected with lenses, but a staggering 88% of children who need corrective lenses still do not have access to them as per the survey.

Dr. Sandip also provided helpful tips for maintaining healthy eyes. Simple habits, such as blinking often to keep the eyes moist, adjusting screen brightness and distance, maintaining good posture, and taking regular breaks can greatly reduce eye strain. Additionally, he advised using goggles or shields when handling chemicals or machines, avoiding touching the eyes, ensuring proper lighting, and seeking immediate medical attention for any eye injuries or vision loss. Eating a balanced diet rich in nutrients for eye health also plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal vision.

The ophthalmic team at ERRH will be conducting several eye camps as well as vision screening for all the hospital staff.

This initiative aims to extend the reach of eye care services and promote early detection and treatment of vision problems.

06/10/2025

Today marks a significant milestone in advancing maternal and fetal healthcare with the official inauguration of the Maternal and Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic at the hospital. The establishment of this specialized unit, equipped with a state-of-the-art ultrasound system valued at over Nu. 7 million, has been made possible through generous funding support from the Ministry of Health.

The MFM Clinic will be led by Dr. Yeshey Dorjey, a Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialist, who brings extensive expertise in managing pregnancies with complex maternal and fetal conditions.

The newly established clinic is designed to provide a comprehensive continuum of care — spanning the preconception, antenatal, and postnatal periods — to ensure the optimal health and well-being of both mother and baby.

During the preconception period, the clinic will offer specialized genetic counseling, risk assessment, and optimization of pre-existing medical conditions to prepare couples for a healthy pregnancy.

In the prenatal phase, the clinic will provide prenatal screening for chromosomal disorders, including nuchal translucency (NT) and nasal bone assessment between 11–14 weeks, and a detailed anomaly scan between 18–22 weeks for all pregnant women. In addition, prenatal invasive diagnostic procedures such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, and cordocentesis will be offered when clinically indicated.

Previously, congenital heart diseases were typically detected only after birth. Going forward, fetal echocardiography will be routinely offered between 18–22 weeks, enabling early detection of cardiac anomalies during pregnancy. This advancement will support shared decision-making and allow timely postnatal interventions in collaboration with pediatric cardiac specialists.

The clinic will also provide obstetric Doppler studies for high-risk pregnancies, aiding in determining the optimal timing of delivery and preventing avoidable perinatal complications.

With the current technological capabilities, the MFM Clinic is prepared to initiate intrauterine fetal therapies, including amnioreduction, amnioinfusion, fetal thoracocentesis, intrauterine medication administration, and intrauterine blood transfusion, among others.

Furthermore, the MFM Clinic will play a pivotal role in enhancing perinatal outcomes by facilitating coordinated management between obstetric and neonatal teams. Deliveries can now be strategically planned in collaboration with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to anticipate and manage complications in high-risk pregnancies more effectively.

To fully realize the clinic’s potential, additional trained laboratory personnel and obstetric nurses will be required to assist with specialized diagnostic and interventional procedures. Establishing a cytogenetic laboratory will also be essential to support advanced fetal diagnostic services, ensuring the clinic’s sustainability and continued excellence in maternal and fetal care.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Medical Superintendent, Administrative staff, Heads of Departments, and Unit In-Charges, with a Lhabsang purification ceremony led by the hospital’s Lam Tsozin, symbolizing an auspicious beginning for this vital new service.

30/09/2025

Yesterday, sixty nursing students began their clinical attachment at ERRH. The group consist of 30 third-year students from Apollo Bhutan Institute of Nursing and 30 first-year students from Arura Academy of Health Sciences accompanied by a supervisor. This is the first clinical placement for all the students at the ERRH.
To familiarize them with the new environment, the nursing team led by NS conducted a physical orientation, introducing the hospital’s structures, departments, wards, and units.

The officiating Deputy Chief ADMO, addressed the students and highlighted the importance of adhering to the hospital’s code of conduct and regulations. Additionally, the ward in-charges shared their experiences with previous student batches, offering guidance and corrective measures to help strengthen the students’ clinical learning journey.

The Nursing Superintendent further briefed the group on the hospital’s profile, infection control protocols, and medical waste management practices, along with other essential dos and don’ts.

Clinical attachments are an important part of nursing education, as they provide opportunities for students to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-life settings. Under the supervision of professionals and supervisors, students gain hands-on experience, develop clinical skills, and build confidence in caring for patients.

30/09/2025

A one-day Druk Sokchop Basic Life Support (DS-BLS) training was conducted for 33 newly recruited nurses by seven previously certified course instructors. The program was coordinated by the Simulation Laboratory In-Charge of ERRH, in collaboration with the Druk Sokchop Bhutan Life Savers Program, Kgumsb with funding support from the Nursing Department of ERRH.

The DS-BLS is a blended course in which participants undergo a one-week online learning module, followed by hands-on practical training. The training is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of new nurses in responding to emergency, life-saving situations such as cardiac arrest, choking, heart attack, opioid poisoning, and stroke.

In addition, the program helps boost the motivation and confidence of newly recruited nurses, preparing them to handle critical cases effectively as they begin their professional journey in clinical practice.

22/09/2025

Today, ERRH conducted a one-day orientation program for 43 newly recruited civil service appointees, including 37 nurses. The program was organized to familiarize the new recruits with essential aspects of civil service, hospital practices, and professional conduct.
The day began with a brief inaugural session where the Hospital Lam offered Tashi Khadar to all the appointees, extending heartfelt blessings and wishing them success in their careers.
The orientation sessions covered a wide range of important topics, including:
Civil Service Code of Conduct
Medical Ethics and Professional Values
Zest and Motivation at Workplace
Management Excellence
Bhutan Health care Standard for Quality Assurance (BHSQA)
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Waste Management Practices
Key Provisions of BCSR 2023, with special focus on different categories of leave.
The program provided the participants with deeper insights into both professional responsibilities and workplace discipline. It also emphasized the importance of upholding civil service values and maintaining high standards of service delivery.
The orientation concluded successfully, leaving the new recruits better equipped to embark on their professional journey at ERRH with a strong foundation of knowledge, ethics, and motivation.

18/09/2025