Mongar Regional Referral Hospital

01/08/2026

🌿 World Breastfeeding Week 2026

Mongar Regional Referral Hospital successfully observed World Breastfeeding Week 2026 through a one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Breastfeeding Advocacy Programme under the theme: "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works."

The programme brought together healthcare professionals to strengthen knowledge and practical skills in breastfeeding support through interactive scientific sessions, practical demonstrations, multidisciplinary discussions, and a poster competition.

Congratulations to the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Team for winning the Best Poster Award, and sincere appreciation to all participating teams for their creativity and commitment.

Together, let us continue to protect, promote and support breastfeeding—for healthier mothers, healthier babies and a healthier Bhutan. 💚

13/07/2026

Promotion and Recognition Ceremony

The Eastern Regional Referral Hospital celebrated the promotion of staff across various professional categories in a modest ceremony, recognizing their dedication and service.

The promotions included one doctor to the Specialist III category, three doctors to the P1 (Specialist) category, two doctors to the P2 level through the Doctors' Career Pathway, and 13 nursing and paramedical staff members who received broad-banded promotions.

The ceremony also recognized the invaluable contributions of Indoor Nursing In-Charges and nurses with over 20 years of dedicated service, who received Certificates of Recognition from the Ministry of Health as part of the International Nurses Day 2026 celebration.

The ERRH family extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the promotion and certificate recipients.

02/07/2026

The 2026 ERRH Interdepartmental Football Tournament concluded today with Sowa United emerging as champions after a commanding 6-1 victory over Level-1 United. The tournament featured seven teams made up of players mainly from the hospital, and other health centres, and PHCs. Sowa United received a cash prize of Nu. 50,000, while the runners-up were awarded Nu. 30,000. Match officials were also recognized with nominal cash tokens of appreciation. The prize money was funded through team entry fees.

Organized annually, the tournament aims to promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and staff well-being through sports and exercise as an important strategy for preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Running from June 6, the competition attracted spectators from the town each evening, providing a healthy and engaging recreational activity for both participants and supporters.

The Interdepartmental Football Tournament has a proud history spanning 14 years, with the inaugural edition held in 2012 involving five teams. Nursing United won the first-ever championship against Laboratory FC in a memorable final that remained tied even after extra time and penalties by all players, ultimately requiring a coin toss to determine the winner.

The ERRH administration extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Chundu Tshering, Staff Nurse of the hospital for his dedication in organizing the tournament over the past couple of years and to the Mongar Sports Association for generously providing the public ground and match balls.

20/06/2026

As part of the hospital’s Contingency Plan for Disaster and Emergency preparedness, an earthquake mock drill was conducted today to test the effectiveness of emergency response capabilities and coordination mechanisms. Mock drills provide healthcare workers with practical experience in disaster response and help ensure that staff are prepared to carry out their roles and responsibilities effectively during actual emergencies.

The exercise simulated a Level III emergency, requiring the evacuation of all indoor patients, OPD patients, attendants, visitors, and staff members. Twenty-three student actors portrayed as patients with various medical conditions, enabling the Hospital Disaster Management Team to realistically assess patient evacuation, triage, communication, and resource mobilization processes. Both internal and external evaluators were involved in overseeing and evaluating the mock drill.

The observations and recommendations generated from the exercise will contribute to strengthening hospital preparedness, enhancing interdepartmental coordination.

Likewise, all hospital staff were trained on fire hazard and safety measures including the operation of different fire extinguishers with the assistance from RBP, Mongar a month ago.

The last mock drill was conducted on June 8, 2024.

15/06/2026

13/06/2026

In a modest ceremony, the ERRH family heartily congratulated Dr. B. M. Dhungyel, Consultant Pathologist and Fellow Oncopathologist, on his reappointment to Specialist I on regular contract. The occasion also marks the successful completion of 6 years of cancer diagnostic services at the Eastern Regional Referral Hospital.

To commemorate this significant milestone and honor Dr. Dhungyel’s dedication and contributions, staff members, family, and friends offered Tashi Khadhar and conveyed their heartfelt congratulations, wishing him continued success in serving the Tsa-Wa-Sum with renewed commitment, dedication, and in further strengthening and advancing cancer diagnostic services for the benefit of the patients.

05/06/2026

Corresponding with international environmental day today, ERRH has planted bamboos and saplings at the landslide prone area above the main hospital building.

04/06/2026

On the auspicious occasion of the 36th Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, tree and flower plantation program was organized at the under-construction Mother and Child Hospital at Nadangzor, Mongar. The event was graced by Dasho Dzongda as the Guest of Honour. Other invited guests, Dzongkhag and regional heads, school principals, staff of the ERRH, and members of the project team attended the program and participated in the plantation.

The plantation program was organized to honour Her Majesty’s exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability and also to offer our heartfelt gratitude and prayers for Her Majesty’s good health, happiness, and long life.

The activity began with the offering of butter lamps, recitation of Zhabten for long life of Her Majesty, and cake cutting. The plantation is a collective effort to enhance the beauty, greenery, and serenity of the hospital premises and reflects our shared commitment to creating a nurturing and healing environment for future patients and visitors as the hospital progresses toward completion.

The ERRH family and the Project Team would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Program Director and team of ARDC, Wengkhar, for their technical support and generous provision of saplings, to the DAO and team for providing additional planting materials, and to the Project Manager and Contractor of T-Kunzom Construction for their invaluable arrangements and support in making the program a grand success.

03/06/2026

Hospital Acquired infections (HAIs) remain a major challenge to patient safety and healthcare quality worldwide. These largely preventable infections contribute to prolonged hospital stays, increased antimicrobial resistance, higher healthcare costs, and poorer patient outcomes. Strengthening the capacity of the frontline healthcare workers to prevent, detect, and respond to HAIs is therefore essential for delivering safe and effective healthcare services.

To enhance infection prevention and control (IPC) practices at ERRH, Mongar, a training on HAI Care Bundles and revised checklists was conducted in three batches on 29 May, 1 June, and 2 June 2026 for 115 nurses from 10 wards and units. The training focused on HAI prevention strategies, revised care bundle checklists, and the role of nurses in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). Sessions covered key HAIs, including Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI), Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI), Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP), and Surgical Site Infection (SSI).

The training enhanced participants’ knowledge and readiness to implement standardized infection prevention measures and reinforced adherence to standard precautions and aseptic techniques. The training was facilitated by the Quality Assurance and Infection Prevention and Control focal person, Nursing Superintendent, Medical Specialist, and trained nursing staff.

We would like to thank KGUMSB for the refreshment and lunch for the training