National HIV, AIDS & STIs Control Program

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐢𝐤𝐡𝐚

Bringing vital healthcare initiatives to the heart of the glacial valleys, a comprehensive health advocacy and sensitization campaign was successfully conducted for the communities of Gangtey and Phobjikha Gewogs on May 28, 2026.

The program focused heavily on breaking down barriers to healthcare by dismantling the stigma and discrimination often associated with HIV/AIDS and STIs. Central to the advocacy was the life-changing U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) message, emphasizing that proper treatment allows individuals to live healthy lives without the risk of transmitting the virus. Alongside awareness, the initiative championed human rights and the strict confidentiality guaranteed to every individual seeking care.

Going beyond dialogue into direct action, the campaign featured an on-site, comprehensive medical clinic. Residents were provided with vital screening and testing services for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis, ensuring early detection and timely intervention right in their home valley.

As Bhutan resolutely drives toward its 95-100-95 Fast-Track targets and EMTCT (Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission) goals by 2030, the active participation and pledges from the community of Gangtey and Phobjikha mark another major stride forward.

Together, ensuring no community is left behind on our journey toward a healthier, more compassionate, and stigma-free Bhutan. 🇧🇹

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐠𝐬

Reaching the high-altitude communities of Merak and Sakteng, the National HIV, AIDS & STIs Control Program (NACP) under the Department of Public Health, in collaboration with the Trashigang Dzongkhag Health Sector, conducted a health advocacy and sensitization program on May 22 and 24, 2026.

The initiative focused on strengthening health literacy, reducing stigma surrounding HIV and STIs through the U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) message, promoting prevention of NCDs such as hypertension, diabetes, and cervical cancer, and raising awareness on confidentiality and human rights in healthcare.

As part of Bhutan’s journey toward the 95-100-95 Fast-Track targets and EMTCT goals by 2030, local leaders and communities pledged continued advocacy efforts, while a 6-day testing campaign will be conducted from May 30 to June 4, 2026, in Trashigang.

Together, we move toward a healthier and stigma-free Bhutan 🇧🇹

Test, Treat, Prevent Hepatitis

💉 Ensure hepatitis B vaccination
🔍 Get tested
💊 Hepatitis B can be treated & hepatitis C can be cured
🩺 Talk to your healthcare provider and prevent liver cancer

Take action for better liver health.

Color your Plate for Better Health

Five on Friday: Eat Your Colors 🌈🍽️🍱

A colorful plate is a healthier plate! 🥦🍅🥕

Hepatitis can be silent.

⚠️ Millions are affected
⚠️ Many don’t know they’re infected
⚠️ It can lead to liver cancer and failure

Act early:

✔️ Get tested
✔️ Get treated
✔️ Protect your liver

💛 Hepatitis C can be cured
💛 Hepatitis B can be managed with timely treatment

Early testing and care can save lives and prevent complications. Don’t wait—know your status and take action today.

Most people living with hepatitis don’t know their status.

Early testing can save lives.
Know your status. Get tested.

Prevent. Test. Treat.

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐲’𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝟏𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧. 𝐖𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧.

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐤!

Tandin Wangchuk

𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐨𝐧’𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨