Royal Government of Bhutan; Ministry of Health, Department of Public Health Country Resources Child and Youth General Health Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards Bhutan 1 January 2013 Policy document

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The plan “is developed to provide a broad and comprehensive framework of strategic plan of action for implementation through an integrated multi-disciplinary team approach during the next five-year plan period. The overall objective of the strategic plan is to facilitate the holistic health care and development of the Bhutanese adolescents and youths, who would be continuously sensitized on their health and development concerns and empowered with the necessary and relevant life-skills.”

The strategy has eight main objectives:

1. develop life skills that will improve health and well being
2. provide a safe and supportive environment through policy and programs
3. set up Youth Friendly Health Services Clinics and increase availability, access and utilization
4. provide opportunities for youth to engage in decision making
5. enhance communication, coordination and collaboration with stakeholders
6. strengthen availability and use of strategic information on indicators for planning and evaluation of program
7. use mass media campaigns for advocacy
8. ensure sustainability of services

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