Meet to discuss Under five deaths

Following  the concerns raised during the recent Mid Term Review Meeting   and upon the high command of the Hon’ble Prime Minister and subsequent directives from the GNH Commission, the health sector of the Dzongkhag formed a committee to study the detailed deaths reported in the  year 2009. The committee consisting of the following relevant people met on 25^th March and discussed in detail the issues and concerns pertaining to the  high reported child mortality in the district.

1. Dr Tapas Gurung, Medical Superintendent ,MRRH.
2. Mr Tsering Dorji, DHSO , Mongar Dzongkhag
3. Dr P. Bhandari, Child Specialist, MRRH
4. Dr Sonam Gyamtsho, Gynecologist, MRRH
5. Mr Kuenzang Thinley, Focal Person, Emergency Obstretic Care.
6. Hem Kumar Nepal, In-charge, Neonatal ICU

Under five mortality for 2009 was 34/1000 Livebirths , which is the fifth highest in the country. Gasa, Lhuntse, Wangdue and Trashigang have mortality rates higher than Mongar. A report to the same effect is being prepared.