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Indian Chamber Delegation Seeks Expanded Medical Services Cooperation in Bhutan
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
August 21, 2026
03:51 PM
The delegation, coordinated by FICCI, engaged with senior Bhutanese officials, including Health Ministry Secretary Dasho Pemba Wangchuk, Ambassador Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, and leaders from the National Referral Hospital and Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences. Discussions centered on pathways to enhance capacity building, introduce specialty clinics, and streamline patient referral processes. Representatives underscored the potential for reciprocal training, joint tele‑medicine pilots, and collaborative health‑tech ventures.
