National Order of Merit: Congratulations to the health officials who are the recipients.

It is a moment of pride for the health family as three of our colleagues have been awarded the National Award of Merit , by His Majesty , The King , on December 17th . They are:

1. Dr Mohanta, Pathologist, serving in the country for more than 30 years.
2. Kesang Jigme, Laboratory Technician, known for blood donations( more than 40 times)
3. Dupchu ,BHW of Narang BHU under Mongar Dzongkhag( played a crucial role when the fateful quake hit the eastern part of Bhutan, Narang  being the most badly affected)

Dr Mohanta was awarded the National Order of Merit (Silver) and the other two received Bronze.