South Asia
Healthcare and travel insurance in Bhutan
$162health spend per person
Healthcare in Bhutan
Thimphu's national referral hospital handles most problems; district hospitals are basic. Serious cases are evacuated to India or Bangkok, so travel insurance is strongly advised.
Key facts
- Travel insurance: not required for entry, but strongly recommended.
- Pharmacies: Pharmacies in Thimphu and Paro; limited stock elsewhere. Bring your own prescription medicines.
- Doctors: 0.6 per 1,000 people (2022, World Bank).
- Emergency: Police 113 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 110 · Tourist police 2300.
Healthcare & insurance by place
Sources
- CDC Travelers' Health
- US State Department travel advisory
- Bhutan Travel: Visa
- Bhutan Travel: FAQs (SDF, guides, payments)
- TashiCell Tourist SIM
- Druk Ride
- World Bank open data
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