Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Ngalop

  • The kingdom of Bhutan: Culture and health

    Situated high up in the Himalayas between India and China, the Kingdom of Bhutan has a population of some 780,000 people. It is notable for its traditional, rich culture and a constitution that mandates that at least 60% of its land must always remain forested. The Bhutanese people are predominantly of Tibetan and Nepali descent.…