Gangthok Primary Health Centre

12/10/2026

Schedule for Influenza (Flu) Vaccination is as follows;
1. 12th of Every Month at PHC clinic
2. 07th of Every Month at Choksa ORC
3. 16th of Every Month at Noonpani ORC
4. 25th of Every Month at Majuwa ORC

12/10/2026

Notifications
We are pleased to inform you that we will be commencing with the influenza (Flu) vaccination for 5 high risk groups of population.
The key details of the vaccination program are as follows:
The five high-risk groups are:
1. Children 6 months to less than 24 months
2. Pregnant women
3. Elderly 65 years and above
4. Healthcare workers
5. Individuals with existing comorbidities
(1.Chronic heart disease, 2. Cancers,
3.Chronic lung diseases,
4. Active pulmonary tuberculosis,
5. Patient on immuno-suppressan (post-transplant patients, HIV, long term steroids
medication),
6. Chronic liver disease,
7. Chronic kidney disease,
8. Diabetic patient on medication)
Vaccination strategy: Health centre and ORC-based vaccination program
***2nd dose: Children below 8 years of age who are receiving the influenza vaccine for
the first time should receive two doses, administered at least four weeks apart.

08/10/2026

𝓝𝓸𝓽𝓲𝓯𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼
This is to inform all the residence under Gangthok PHC that we have kicked-off with Health Screening of Elderly Population, aged 65 years and above from today. We will be screening for Addiction Problems (Alcohol, Chewing To***co, Smoking), Diabetes and Hypertension, Risk for Depression and Dementia, Oral/Dental Health, Vision and Hearing Problems, Fall Risks, Nutritional Problems and Socio-economic status.
We would like to encourage all the publics to disseminate the information and encourage Elderly population to avail the services as per the schedule attached below.

"An effective screening test leads to early diagnosis, which means simpler, less expensive treatments rather than long-term medication use." – Nura India Blog.

03/08/2026

Message from Hon’ble Health Minister for World Breastfeeding Week

𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧'𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 (𝟏-𝟕 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: "𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞: 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬."



Tandin Wangchuk

03/08/2026

Every baby deserves a healthy, sustainable start in life! 👶✨

This World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), we highlight the vital importance of breastfeeding for both baby and mother.

Let’s strengthen what works for a healthier future! 🤍

03/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week is observed from 1-7th August every year. Breastfeeding week is observed to create awareness on importance and benefits of breastfeeding your child. Breastfeeding provides unmatched health, developmental, and emotional benefits for both you and your child.

31/07/2026

Protect yourself and your loved ones from Flu. Prevention is much easier, cheaper and safer than curing the diseases.

⚠️ 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭!

Flu cases are rising. Stay alert. Stay protected. ✨

11/07/2026

📢 Information on Nairobi Dermatitis 🪰
Nairobi Dermatitis is common during this season. It is a painful skin rash caused by crushing a "Nairobi fly" (rove beetle) on your skin. The beetle releases a toxic fluid called pederin, causing severe burning, redness, and blisters within 24 to 48 hours.

📢 Prevention & Facts
1. Don't crush them: The beetles do not bite or sting. If you see one on your body, gently blow or brush it off.
2. Turn off bright lights: These bugs love bright LED and fluorescent lights at night. Keep windows closed or use screens.
3. Cover up: Wear long sleeves and use mosquito nets while sleeping to keep beetles off your skin."Kissing lesions": The toxin can easily transfer from one fold of skin to another, creating mirror-image.
Visit your nearest health centre if you experience any of the mentioned symptoms.

05/07/2026

Yesterday, we successfully retrieved our annual consignment of medical supplies and equipment from the Gewog Centre, where it had been securely stored since Thursday, July 2, 2026. This vital delivery ensures the uninterrupted provision of high-quality healthcare services to the primary health center (PHC) and the wider community.
I would like to acknowledge Mr. Suk Man Rai (AKA Radha Apa) for assisting to lift at reasonable rate.
Thank You 🙏🙏🙏

11/06/2026

INFORMATION ON THIRD CHILD PLUS PROGRAM
The Third Child Plus Program (TCPP) has been launched.

Please note that mothers are not required to visit health centres for registration or enrolment under the program.

All registration and enrolment processes will be carried out by the Department of Census and Civil Registration. The final verified list of eligible beneficiaries will be shared with the PMU, AMCHP for benefit disbursement.

We encourage parents to register their newborn children with the Census Department as early as possible to facilitate timely enrolment to the benefits.

You all can access the full implementation guides from https://www.pmo.gov.bt/
PMU,AMCHP