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Sonam Jamtsho Director Department of Medical Supplies & Health Infrastructure Ministry of Health, Bhutan Background The State shall provide free access to basic public health services in both modern and traditional medicines.


  1. Sonam Jamtsho Director Department of Medical Supplies & Health Infrastructure Ministry of Health, Bhutan

  2. Background “The State shall provide free access to basic public health services in both modern and traditional medicines. Article 9: Principles of State Policy, The Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan

  3. • Registration of essential medicines with DRA..About 104 out of 367 ED not registered as of 2014-15 • No quotes for low volume • No real time drug management information system • Inadequate storage space in hospitals • Quality testing of medicines • Insufficient transportation modes

  4. • Fast Tracking of registration. (72 drugs registered in 2015-16) • The non-quoted items are being procured directly from Kolkata, New Delhi and manufacturers. • The web-based LMIS will be tendered out in the month of April 2016. • Hospitals plan the additional space requirement and incorporated in all new constructions. • Strengthen DTL through Public Health Laboratory • Increased the fleet of trucks and exploring new modes for distribution of medicines to health facilities

  5. • Functional from year 2000 • Currently approximately USD 20 million against the fund target of USD 30 million by 2018 • Source of BHTF: 1) Health Contribution from all salaried employees of private sector, civil service, and corporations(approx. 45,000) 2) Return on investments 3) Voluntary contributions

  6. Commitment to Govt. to ensure availability of atleast 95% of essential medicines in all health facilities at all times. RESULT : Availability of 98% essential medicines in all health facilities in the country (September 2015) as against 96% in PY.

  7. Tashi Delek Thank You

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