Faculty of Nursing and Public Health

Faculty of Nursing and Public Health The Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH) is one among three faculties under the newly establi

It started as Health School in 1974 in the then, Thimphu General Hospital (TGH. Its main mandate was to train Health Assistants (HA) and Basic Health Workers (BHW) who, at that time were the frontiers of the health service delivery in the country. In 1975, the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) was introduced and together with other two categories of health workers, they formed the Primary Health Care (PHC) team to man the newly established Basic Health Units in the country. Besides offering these courses, the school also conducted in-service training for compounders and vaccinators and in 1978, the training of Assistant Nurse, which had been provided by the matron of the TGH was brought under the school. In 1982, the training of General Nurse Midwife (GNM), a diploma level program was started followed by introduction of certificate courses for medical technicians. The school was then upgraded and renamed as the Royal Institute of Health Science in 1989, after the completion of new institute building at its present location.. In 2003, it became one of the constituent colleges of the Royal University of Bhutan and in the year 2013, it was renamed as Faculty of Nursing and Public Health under the new university. Recently, the faculty has been accredited by the the National Accreditation Board.

Student Councilorsโ€™ Appointment CeremonyThe Dean formally presented the Trashi Delek Khadar and badges to the newly appo...
12/08/2026

Student Councilorsโ€™ Appointment Ceremony

The Dean formally presented the Trashi Delek Khadar and badges to the newly appointed Student Councilors, marking the beginning of their responsibilities and service to the student community.

We extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to all the Student Councilors as they take on their new roles with dedication, leadership, and commitment.

Trashi Delek to all the newly appointed Student Councilors! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘

The Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH), KGUMSB, warmly welcomes all newly admitted students to the Faculty. As ...
12/08/2026

The Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH), KGUMSB, warmly welcomes all newly admitted students to the Faculty. As you begin this important journey, you are encouraged to embrace the opportunities for learning, personal growth, professional development, and service to society. FNPH is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and student-centred learning environment that nurtures competent, compassionate, ethical, and responsible health professionals. We wish all new students a successful and fulfilling academic journey at FNPH.

Today, the Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH) officially launched its inaugural M.Sc. Midwifery programme, the ...
10/08/2026

Today, the Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH) officially launched its inaugural M.Sc. Midwifery programme, the very first of its kind at FNPH!
The ceremony was graced by the Honourable Registrar as the Chief Guest, alongside distinguished partners from UNFPA, private nursing colleges, the Kidu Medical Office, KGUMSB, NMS, the Nursing Department, and Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital.
We are thrilled to warmly welcome the five students making up this pioneer cohort as they embark on this historic journey to lead the future of maternal healthcare in Bhutan.
This milestone is the culmination of dedicated efforts dating back to 2021. We extend our deepest gratitude to our key partners, UNFPA, the Australian Volunteer Program, and our supporters in the USA for providing the funding and technical support that made this vision a reality.
By advancing midwifery practice, education, leadership, and research, this programme will shape highly skilled professionals dedicated to maternal and newborn care in Bhutan.
A proud moment for FNPH and a promising leap forward for healthcare in Bhutan

Building Capacity in Family Therapy for Bhutanโ€™s Mental Health WorkforceThe Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH),...
16/07/2026

Building Capacity in Family Therapy for Bhutanโ€™s Mental Health Workforce
The Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH), KGUMSB, successfully conducted a three-day Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshop on Minuchin Structural Family Therapy (MSFT) for Clinical Counseling faculty, fourth-year Clinical Counseling students, psychiatrists, resident psychiatrists, clinical counselors, mental health outreach workers, clinical nurses, a clinical counselor from the Gyalsung Headquarters, and counselors from the Pema Secretariat.
The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Charles Sim (Singapore), a University Professor, Systemic Marital and Family Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor affiliated with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), the National University of Singapore (NUS), and Tianjin Normal University (TNU).
Through engaging lectures, practical case discussions, and experiential learning, participants gained valuable insights into Structural Family Therapy, strengthening their knowledge and clinical skills in working with individuals and families. The workshop fostered meaningful dialogue, interdisciplinary learning, and collaboration among mental health professionals dedicated to enhancing mental health care in Bhutan.
FNPH, KGUMSB extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Charles Sim for generously sharing his expertise and conducting this workshop pro bono. His commitment to capacity building and professional development is deeply appreciated and will have a lasting impact on strengthening family therapy practice and mental health services in Bhutan.

Announcement for admission to Diploma in Laboratory Technology (Veterinary) Program-------------------------------------...
09/07/2026

Announcement for admission to Diploma in Laboratory Technology (Veterinary) Program
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The Faculty of Nursing and Public Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan, is pleased to invite applications for admission to the following fully funded (Pandemic Fund-supported) program for the July 2026 and July 2027 intakes under two cohorts.
For details visit

Announcement for admission to Diploma in Laboratory Technology (Veterinary) Program Jul 9, 2026 | Announcement Ref No: FNPH/TRG/01/Admission/2026/20 Date: July 9, 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ADMISSION TO DIPLOMA IN LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (VETERINARY) PROGRAM The Faculty of Nursing and Public Health, Khesar...

Although the semester has concluded at FNPH, learning continues.Over the past four days, 71 outgoing nursing students su...
08/07/2026

Although the semester has concluded at FNPH, learning continues.

Over the past four days, 71 outgoing nursing students successfully completed training in NBLS (Neonatal Basic Life Support) and NALS (Neonatal Advanced Life Support). Equipped with these essential life-saving skills, they are now better prepared to provide quality neonatal care and contribute to improved newborn outcomes.

This training would not have been possible without the invaluable support of our dedicated volunteer facilitators from JDWNRH:

Dr. Dinesh
Dr. Sherab Wangdi
Mr. Nima Dorji Tamang
Mr. Tenzin
Mr. Ugyen Tshering
Ms. Karma Zangmo
Ms. Sangay Zangmo

Despite their demanding clinical responsibilities, they generously volunteered their time to serve as instructors. Their commitment to nurturing the next generation of nurses is truly commendable and deeply appreciated.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our FNPH faculty members who served as facilitators and mentors throughout the training:
Ms. Sabitri Gurung
Mr. Dilli Ram Darnal
Mr. Samdrup Dorji
Mr. Nguldup Gyeltshen
Mr. Phensum Tobgay
Mr. Kezang Phubtsho
Mr. Ugyen Wangchuk
Mr. Tashi Norbu
Ms.Pema Choden
Mr. Tshewang Rinzin

A special appreciation goes to Ms. Sabitri Gurung for her outstanding coordination of the entire program.

We are equally grateful to FNPH for providing the logistical and catering support that ensured the smooth conduct of the training.

Finally, our heartfelt congratulations and thanks go to our students. Even though their vacation had already begun and many were eager to return home to their families, they demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism by giving their full commitment to the training. Your willingness to continue learning reflects the spirit of compassionate nursing, and we are proud of each one of you.

Together, we are strengthening the future of neonatal careโ€”one trained nurse at a time.

The Best Outgoing Student Award recognizes outstanding academic performance, leadership, and overall contribution to the...
01/07/2026

The Best Outgoing Student Award recognizes outstanding academic performance, leadership, and overall contribution to the institute. The recipient has demonstrated dedication, discipline, and excellence throughout their journey and stands as a role model among peers.

Congratulations!

The Councillors and in-service BScNM graduates presented a token of appreciation to the faculty in recognition of their ...
01/07/2026

The Councillors and in-service BScNM graduates presented a token of appreciation to the faculty in recognition of their guidance, unwavering support, and the invaluable learning opportunities provided throughout their academic journey. We extend our heartfelt best wishes to all the students for continued success in their future endeavours!

FNPH celebrated a day of pride, achievement, and new beginnings as we honored our graduates from various programmes. The...
01/07/2026

FNPH celebrated a day of pride, achievement, and new beginnings as we honored our graduates from various programmes. Their graduation marked not only the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance but also the beginning of a promising new chapter in their lives.

They began their journey as young, eager individuals filled with passion and determination. Through continuous learning, resilience, and commitment, they grew into knowledgeable, mature, and capable professionals, ready to serve the King, the country, and the people with integrity and compassion.

As they embarked on this new chapter of their lives, we wished them every success and happiness in the journey ahead. Though they have left our halls, they will always remain a cherished part of the FNPH family.

FNPH stood proud as these graduates took their final bow and embarked on new beginnings. Congratulations to each and every one of you! May your future be filled with purpose, achievement, and endless opportunities.

The day was not only about celebrating graduation and bidding farewell; it was also an occasion to recognize students for their volunteerism, dedicated service as Student Councilors, Class Representatives (CRs), and the many leadership roles they undertook throughout their time at the institute. Outstanding individuals were also honored with special awards.

Congratulations once again to all our graduates and award recipients. We wish you every success as you embark on this exciting new chapter. Wherever life takes you, may you continue to make FNPH proud.

๐Ÿ“ข ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ข๐ง๐๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Š๐†๐”๐Œ๐’๐ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐๐š๐ ๐ž๐Ÿ—“๏ธ...
03/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ข ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐ข๐ง๐๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐ž ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Š๐†๐”๐Œ๐’๐ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ž๐›๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐๐š๐ ๐ž
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ ๐Ÿ“ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” | 8:50 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM (BST)
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ ๐Ÿ” ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” | 9:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM (BST)
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Thimphu
298

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Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30

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