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MANIFESTO : 2018
Pledges: Human Resource
We shall strengthen human resource to meet the demand of 21st century healthcare services.
We shall start MBBS program at Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB).
We shall enhance post-graduate specialization programs in KGUMSB and increase the number and diversify areas of specialization.
We shall increase the number of specialization programs for general doctors across all medical elds, with priority in those areas where there is an acute need of specialists, for example critical care.
We shall develop a Retention Policy for all levels of medical professionals to reduce or limit the number of health workers leaving their profession with special focus on curtailing attrition rate of medical specialists and doctors. We shall encourage establishment of private medical institutes and colleges that will o er diploma and technical courses, producing more health workforce.
We shall review medical allowances for health professionals.
We shall introduce medical allowance for ambulance drivers.
5.2 Education: Shaping Our Future
Education is at the heart of PDP’s agenda. Our nation’s future depends on the kind
of education we impart to our children. erefore, we must ensure that every child in the country receives the best education. Every child deserves a great start in life and our education system must be in a posi- tion to nourish and nurture every child so that they can harness their full potential to
become productive citizens.
We have designed a cradle-to-college plan that emphasizes on early childcare and development and lifelong learning through schools to colleges, and therea er. is will ensure healthy development of our chil- dren into young adults who are prepared with the right knowledge, skills and val-
PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY
UNITY. STABILITY. PROSPERITY.