DASHO DECHEN WANGMO: How Bhutan's unconventional approach to health beat COVID-19
Lives Well Lived17 Jul 2025

DASHO DECHEN WANGMO: How Bhutan's unconventional approach to health beat COVID-19

Dasho Dechen Wangmo is a prominent Bhutanese public health leader and former Minister of Health, she has championed universal health coverage, mental health, and disease prevention, and gained international recognition as President of the 74th World Health Assembly, advocating for vaccine equity and global health solidarity. Dechen played a pivotal role in navigating Bhutan through the COVID-19 pandemic. Under her leadership, Bhutan achieved a 94% vaccination rate within four days and maintained one of the world's lowest death rates.


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