DHARAMSHALA: Dr. Timothy Dye, Professor at the University of Rochester in New York, recently met with Health Kalon, Health Secretary and staff to discuss the recent report documenting Tibetan refugee perspectives on Hepatitis B. The work was undertaken last year in Sonamling Tibetan settlements in Ladakh and Jhangthang and included group interviews with almost 300 people, 27 of whom are living with Hepatitis B.

Health Kalon Dr. Tsering Wangchuk met with Dr. Dye and the team for a private briefing on the main findings and implications of the work, and to discuss next steps. Additionally, Dr. Dye presented the report before the Health Secretary, Health Department, and Men-Tsee-Khang staff and leadership. The groups discussed the findings, implications, and future plans building from the work.

– Report filed by Department of Health –