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Polls open in Bhutan's general elections

Jan 09, 2024

Thimphu [Bhutan], January 9: Voters in Bhutan began casting their ballots Tuesday as polls opened for the country's final round of parliamentary elections, local media reported.
The polling hours for the elections to the National Assembly, the 47-seat lower house of Bhutan's bicameral legislature, is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time (0200 GMT to 1100 GMT), according to the Election Commission.
Source: Xinhua

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Empowering Communities Under Universal Health Coverage - A Kenyan Government Initiative

Nairobi [Kenya], May 17: In Kenya, a remarkable healthcare initiative is unfolding, driven by the tireless commitment of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) who serve as the backbone of the Universal Healthcare program. These dedicated individuals are at the forefront, delivering crucial healthcare services directly to households nationwide, free of charge. Equipped with comprehensive kits, each CHP is empowered to provide basic medical care, conduct screenings, and offer health education within their communities. With the Ministry of Health enrolling 100,000 community health promoters for this initiative, and each being assigned 100 households, the aim is to reach every corner of the nation, covering a staggering 10 million households.

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