Migrant workers from the neighboring countries seeking employment in the country are required to undergo mandatory medical screening.
The primary objectives of medical screening are to detect any individuals with infectious diseases, identify those with medical conditions that may preclude them from performing the job after employment and to safeguard the overall wellbeing of the individuals migrating into Bhutan.
Individuals are evaluated with basic medical examination including Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index assessment, testing for Malaria, HIV and Hepatitis B and C and Chest X-ray.
Prior to the pandemic, all physical examinations were conducted in person. Since September 2022, the medical examination is partially conducted by the private diagnostic centres and the reports are reviewed by medical officers through the Bhutan Labour market Information System.