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testing facilities.
We shall provide one ambulance to every gewog to enable timely evacuation and referral of patients.
We shall expand the health Outreach Clinics (ORC) to chiwog and village level.
We shall introduce public transport services in all gewogs.
We shall enhance supply of electric fencing and improvise electric fencing to upscale our ght against wildlife encroachment and predation.
6.6 Better Prepared for Disasters
Bhutan’s location in the Himalayas and proximity to Seismic Zone IV makes
the country vulnerable to earthquakes. Bhutan is also vulnerable to other natural disasters like glacial lake outburst oods (GLOF), windstorms, landslides, and ash oods. Man-made disasters such as res also continue to pose threat to our forest resources, ancient heritage and properties. In addition, climate change induced disasters and transboundary epidemics are major concerns for Bhutan.
Pledges:
As a small country with limited resources, Bhutan must be prepared for large-scale disasters, which can otherwise cripple
our nation, posing risks to stability and national security. His Majesty continues to strengthen the disaster response system and personally oversees the welfare of people a ected during disasters. Inspired by His Majesty’s benevolence, PDP has always put people’s wellbeing rst, and we will continue to strengthen the disaster response system to provide prompt response, rescue and rehabilitation.
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We shall strengthen the Department of Disaster Management through capacity development and nancing to ensure that we are prepared for any kind of disasters.
We shall maintain a national database to analyze disaster risks and response
PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY UNITY. STABILITY. PROSPERITY.