Recently Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh has been awarded the 'National Order of Merit Gold Medal'

Recently Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh has been awarded the 'National Order of Merit Gold Medal'

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Category : Awards Published on: December 21 2023

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  • Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh is from India.
  • He is the Regional Director for South Asia of the World Health Organization.
  • Recently Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh has been awarded the 'National Order of Merit Gold Medal'.
  • The 'National Order of Merit Gold Medal' is awarded by the Government of Bhutan.
  • King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck honored Khetrapal Singh at the 116th National Day celebrations of Bhutan.
  • Khetrapal Singh's tenure saw notable progress, including Bhutan becoming one of the first countries to eliminate measles and rubella ahead of schedule.
  • Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh will remain the Regional Director of South Asia of the World Health Organization till the year 2024.
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