10th December 2024: As per the Royal Command from His Majesty the King, the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan organized a simple ceremony to award the service medal to the faculty members/staff of the University for their dedicated service and loyalty to the Tsa Wa Sum. The award ceremony was marked by offering of the Marchang, followed by Suja Desi and awarding of the Medals. Following were the recipients:
Dedicated Service Award for 30 Years and Above (2024):
- Ms. Namgay Lhamo, Associate Professor – Faculty of Traditional Medicine (FoTM)
- Drungtsho Dophu, Associate Professor – Faculty of Traditional Medicine (FoTM)
Dedicated Service Award for 20 Years and Above (2024):
- Ms. Tshering Yangzom, Senior Lecturer – Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH)
- Mr. Bhawani Shankar Dungana, Associate Lecturer – Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH)
- Mr. Tshechu Dorji, Store Keeper – Faculty of Nursing and Public Health (FNPH)
The ceremony was presided over by the President of the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan. He expressed our gratitude to the Wangchuck dynasty for the sovereignty and peace we are enjoying. He congratulated the recipients for their long-dedicated service and motivated them to work with more dedication and loyalty in serving the University and the Tsa Wa Sum.