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A paediatric report on Bhutan.

R C Morrow1

  • 1Thimphu General Hospital, Bhutan.

The Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
|August 1, 1987
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This study presents the first child health data from Bhutan, highlighting the need to integrate Western medicine with traditional practices for effective healthcare. Understanding existing systems is crucial for successful medical interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Global child health
  • Pediatric healthcare systems
  • Bhutanese public health

Background:

  • Limited data exists on child health in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
  • Western medicine introduction into traditional societies requires cultural understanding.
  • Thimphu General Hospital data provides context for pediatric service development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first child health data from Bhutan.
  • To describe the healthcare context for establishing a pediatric referral service.
  • To inform the integration of Western medical care into Bhutan's cultural framework.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of hospital data from Thimphu General Hospital (1980-1982).
  • Descriptive epidemiology of child health in Bhutan.

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  • Review of social structures and existing healthcare practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Establishment of a pediatric referral service in 1983 based on initial data.
    • Identification of the need for culturally sensitive healthcare integration.
    • Data provides a baseline for future child health monitoring in Bhutan.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective integration of acute medical care requires understanding Bhutan's unique socio-cultural context.
    • Planning for pediatric services must respect traditional practices.
    • Further research is needed to optimize child healthcare in Bhutan.