Building a Strong Civil Service
Background
The National Referral Hospital (full name Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital) is the public hospital of Bhutan, located in the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu. Since it was established in 1972, the hospital has been supplying free basic medical treatment as well as advanced surgeries and emergency services to citizens from all over the country. It provides the most sophisticated health evaluation and management services in the country. Recently the hospital has added CT and MRI diagnosis equipment and improved lab services. The hospital has a library with many current textbooks.
2015
An organizational development exercise was carried out to streamline the hospital’s management, setting a clear vision, mission, and purpose for its future direction.
2014
JDWNRH was granted autonomous status by the cabinet, and a President was appointed as the head of the agency by the Royal Civil Services Commission.
2009
A new 350-bedded hospital was completed, enhancing the hospital’s capacity for in-patient care and advanced diagnostic services.
2002
A second OPD block was added to accommodate the increasing number of patients due to urban population growth.
2000
Thimphu General Hospital was renamed Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH) in honor of the 3rd King, the father of modern Bhutan.
1974
The hospital was relocated to its current location and renamed Thimphu General Hospital, expanding services with specialist doctors over time.
1956
