Inauguration of Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Hospital

Summary and Important Points:

1. Hospital Inauguration

• Event: Inauguration of the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital.

• Participants: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan.

2. Development and Funding

• Support: Funded by the Government of India.

• Phases: Constructed in two phases with total costs of Rs. 141 Crores.

3. Facilities and Services

• Capacity: 150-bedded hospital.

• Specializations: Pediatrics, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Anesthesiology, Operation Theatre, NICU, PICU.

4. Significance and Impact

• Contribution: Enhances mother and child health services in Bhutan.

• Representation: Symbol of India-Bhutan partnership in healthcare.

Additional Information

• Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Hospital: A hospital dedicated to improving mother and child healthcare, reflecting the strong bilateral relations between India and Bhutan.

Examination Perspective and Concise Points for Use

• International Relations and Healthcare: Understanding the role of cross-border collaborations in healthcare infrastructure development.

• Public Health Facilities: The importance of specialized hospitals in maternal and child health.

• Bilateral Cooperation: Examining the impacts of India’s foreign assistance on Bhutan's healthcare sector.

Key Words to Remember

• Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Hospital

• India-Bhutan Partnership

• Mother and Child Health

• Healthcare Infrastructure