Mongar Regional Referral Hospital

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

25/05/2026

ERRH family extends our heartiest congratulation to His Excellency Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk on assuming the Chairmanship of the World Health Organization Executive Board. This prestigious appointment reflects Bhutan’s growing contribution to global health leadership, and we extend our best wishes for a successful tenure marked by wisdom, unity, and impactful leadership in advancing resilient and equitable healthcare worldwide.
Tashi Delek la.

19/05/2026

15/05/2026

Message from Honorable Health Minister on the World Kangaroo Care Awareness Day 2026 with the theme: “Stillness is Strength”

15/05/2026

Message from the Honorable Health Minister on World Kangaroo Care Awareness Day 2026 with the theme: “Stillness is Strength”

12/05/2026

May 12 is celebrated every year as the International Nurses Day. Today, Eastern Regional Referral Hospital celebrated International Nurses Day to honor the invaluable contributions of nurses, who are regarded as the backbone of the healthcare system. This year’s theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” highlights the vital role nurses play in shaping the future of healthcare and emphasize the importance of empowering nurses through leadership, decision-making, and patient care responsibilities.

The celebration was graced by the Medical Superintendent as the Chief Guest and attended by hospital Lams, Heads of Departments, doctors, In-Charges, administrative and paramedical staff, supervisors, and students from Arura Academy of Health Sciences and Apollo Bhutan Institute of Nursing. The program included the recitation of Tashi Tsegpa, offering of Zhabten for the long life of His Majesty the King, the Nightingale Pledge, lighting of butter lamps, and cake cutting ceremony.

During the event, the Officiating Nursing Superintendent and the Medical Superintendent acknowledged the dedication, compassion, and selfless service of nurses, while voluntary speakers also expressed appreciation for their unwavering commitment to caring for the sick and suffering. The highlight of the celebration was the distribution of tokens of appreciation to all nurses through nursing ICs, a wheel-of-fortune lucky draw with cash prizes, and cultural dance performances by students. The program concluded with a group photo session and refreshments.

07/05/2026

Today, 50 first-year second-semester nursing students from Arura Academy of Health Sciences commenced their one-month clinical placement at ERRH. They received orientation on the hospital setup, including IPD and OPD services and OL other facilities. Later, during a gathering, the students and supervisors were welcomed, and the Indoor In-Charges shared valuable advices based on prior experiences, while the NS and QA focal made short presentations on the hospital profile, infection prevention and control measures, medical waste management, and other important protocols.

Similarly, 34 first-year second-semester nursing students from Apollo Bhutan Institute of Nursing joined the hospital last week for clinical posting. They were provided with similar orientation on the physical setup, hospital services, IPC measures, and clinical workplace protocols.

Meanwhile, 47 final-semester third-year nursing students of Arura Academy of Health Sciences (AAHS) completed their six-week long clinical posting and returned to their college on 2nd May. The Nursing Administration organized a simple felicitation program where experiences, advice, and tokens of appreciation were shared. The student representative expressed gratitude to the ERRH administration and staff for their continued mentorship and support throughout their clinical training.

Currently, ERRH serves as a teaching hospital for AAHS and ABIN providing students with clinical exposure and hands-on practices, translating their theoretical knowledge into real patient care.

07/05/2026

The Eastern Regional Referral Hospital has received five oxygen concentrators donated by Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck through the Gyalyum Charitable Trust to NMS under MoH. The oxygen concentrators are part of 25 concentrators donated to hospitals across the country by Her Majesty in memory of late Yab Dasho Ugyen Dorji.

The ERRH family is deeply honored to receive these essential lifesaving devices, which reflect Her Majesty’s enduring compassion and steadfast commitment to the health and wellbeing of the people.

Karinche la!