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An increasing number of hepatitis B cases in Bhutan has been reported by the media. Bhutan has a population of just over 650 000 and in 2011, 744 cases of hepatitis B were recorded. Health officials put the increase in number down to an increase in test centres and a higher detection rate.
An immunisation campaign was introduced in Bhutan in 1997, when the high incidence of the infection was identified. As the main transmission route of the virus was considered to be vertical (mother to child), hepatitis B vaccine became part of the national childhood schedule of Bhutan.
Advice for Travellers
Carriage of the virus in the local population in this country is considered to be intermediate (2-8%). Vaccination is sometimes advised; see the Bhutan country record for further information.
