10 October 2026Thimphu, Bhutan
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Cancer screening reaches 91.2% of eligible population in Bhutan

Bhutan has achieved high coverage in its national cancer-screening programme, reaching 91.2 percent of the eligible population between 2020 and 2023. But many cancers are still diagnosed at terminal stages, highlighting the continuing importance of public awareness and early help-seeking.