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Health Sector Development In Bhutan: Improving Disease Detection

SDGs Impacted

This case study highlights the efforts made in Bhutan to improve disease detection and healthcare outcomes through health sector development. Supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bhutan has implemented initiatives aimed at enhancing disease surveillance and strengthening health systems. By integrating technology and digital solutions, such as electronic health records and telemedicine, Bhutan has improved early detection and response to diseases. These measures have led to better healthcare outcomes, reduced disease transmission, and improved public health management. The initiatives showcase the positive impact of digital inclusion in the health sector and contribute to building a healthier and more resilient society in Bhutan.

Impact / Outcome
One of the targets is to boost the percentage of people using primary care facilities as their first option from 32% in 2012 to 60% by 2024. Another is to raise the portion of the country’s health facilities reporting notifiable diseases to the National Early Warning, Alert, and Response Surveillance System to 80% by 2024 from 63% in 2018.
Funding sources
Public/Private
Key Metrics
Increase people using primary care facilities
Locations
ASEAN, Bhutan
Sector
Health
Intervention lever
Indirect government
Operating model
Public-private partnership
Target populations
Rural, Disabled
Year published
01 January 2020
Organization involved
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Asian Development Bank

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