National Standards and Implementation Guide for Youth Friendly Health Services
Royal Government of Bhutan; Ministry of Health
Country Resources
Child and Youth General Health Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans, Service Standards
Bhutan
1 January 2009
Guidelines
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“The broad objective of the YFHS strategy is to improve availability, accessibility, acceptability and use of quality health services by young people (10-24) seeking services for issues and problems that are of concern to them and impact the health indicators of the country.”“This strategy focuses on reorganizing the existing health system in order to meet the service needs of adolescents/ youth. “
Services at Youth Friendly Clinic/Health Facility include:
• Sexual and reproductive health
• Nutrition counselling
• Substance abuse
• Mental health
• Rehabilitation
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