08/05/2025
Insights from Dasho Dzongda's visit to Pemagatshel Hospital (8th May 2025)
Today, the honorable Dasho Dzongda of Pemagatshel Dzongkhag, accompanied by sector heads, paid an official visit to Pemagatshel hospital. This visit served as a profound source of motivation and encouragement for all staff members at Pemagatshel Hospital. It underscored the importance of our collective commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services to the people.During the visit, the Chief Medical Officer had the opportunity to present the hospital’s ongoing progress, persistent challenges, and budget utilization.
In his address, Dasho Dzongda touched on vital national priorities, including corporate governance, education reforms, and his majesty the king's visionary initiatives. Dasho emphasized the importance of mindset transformation in alignment with the country's development. He highlighted that our efforts must become ten times more efficient, effective, and innovative. The shift from bureaucracy to corporate governance was presented as a necessary evolution for achieving impactful and sustainable development. Dasho further stressed the significance of meritocracy, stating that opportunities must be earned through capability and dedication, not through external influence. A powerful message that resonated with everyone present was, “Even if our country becomes world-class in development, it will mean a little if our people still continue to carry an outdated mindset" This call for introspection and change left a lasting impression on everyone present.
On the subject of education, Dasho underlined the need to prioritize quality over quantity. He reminded us that every student is a potential future leader, and the foundation they receive today will shape the nation tomorrow. Dasho also highlighted the systematic reforms taking place in adopting cambridge curriculum and the reintroduction of class X cut-off points. The next address focused on the visionary project of his majesty the king, the Gelephu Mindfulness City, as a model of holistic urban development. This initiative is deeply rooted in Bhutanese cultural values, sustainability, and economic growth. Dasho emphasized the vast scope, promising prospects, and the opportunities that the Gelephu Mindfulness City would create for both Bhutanese citizens and international students
The address by Dasho Dzongda not only inspired us but also reinforced our shared responsibility in achieving the national vision of health and wellbeing. His words serve as a guiding light, urging us to work with greater sincerity, innovation, and dedication. Pemagatshel Hospital expresses heartfelt gratitude for the visit and looks forward to continued support and guidance in fulfilling our duties for the people and the nation.