Venue: Metta Resort, Paro
Date: First Batch: 24th-26th September; 2nd Batch: 29th September-1st October, 2025.
The Leadership Training for executives of the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB), Heads of Departments (HoDs) of JDWNRH, and members of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) and Technical Working Group (TWG) on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Centre commenced in Paro on 24th September 2025.
This three-day training aims to strengthen leadership and strategic approaches for NCD management, marking a critical step in Bhutan’s ongoing efforts to build local capacity to tackle the rising burden of NCDs.
The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Kuenzang Chhezom, Registrar of KGUMSB, who welcomed participants and stressed the urgent need to strengthen Bhutan’s healthcare system, particularly in light of the growing NCD challenge. She also acknowledged the strong partnership between KGUMSB and Access Health International, highlighting their shared commitment to advancing healthcare management and outcomes.
Dr. Krishna Reddy, CEO of Access Health International, also delivered an inspiring address, emphasizing the pivotal role of leadership in addressing health challenges. He underscored the importance of evidence-driven strategies in combating NCDs and set the tone for the workshop by calling for greater integration of research and health system frameworks to build effective and sustainable solutions.
The training, delivered in two batches, brings together around 70 participants, including KGUMSB executives, JDWNRH HoDs, and members of the TAG and TWG for NCDs. Over the three days, participants will be equipped with knowledge, tools, and leadership skills to make meaningful contributions in their respective roles within the health sector.
Sessions are being led by pioneers and experts from Bhutan and India, including Dr. Krishna Reddy, CEO of AHI; Dr. Sanjiv Kumar, Managing Director and Founding Chair of the 3Domain Health Leadership Foundation and Indian Alliance of Patient Groups; Mr. Girish Bommakanti, Global Director of Operations and Growth at AHI; and Dasho Chewang Rinzin, Vice Chancellor of the Royal University of Bhutan.
This leadership training is financially supported by Sanofi (France) and jointly organized by Non-Communicable Disease Centre of KGUMSB and Access Health International, Hyderabad, India.
