Dasho Dechen Wangmo

Dasho Dechen Wangmo, a prominent Bhutanese public health leader and former Minister of Health, shares her incredible journey navigating Bhutan through the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses achieving a remarkable 94% vaccination rate in just four days and the vital role of community trust in public health. Dechen also touches on Bhutan's unique Gross National Happiness approach, the significance of women in politics, and lessons learned during global health crises, all interspersed with cultural insights and reflections on the philosophical underpinnings of Bhutanese society.