The Bhutan Kidney Foundation shelter home in Rinchengang
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Bhutan Kidney Foundation

A Shelter Home in Rinchengang, Wangdue Phodrang

A place to stay near the hospital for kidney patients who have no family close by.

7 October 2026

Bhutan Kidney Foundation, aligning with its mandate to ensure all kidney patients have easy access to high quality, affordable care and rehabilitation services, has established a shelter home in Rinchengang, WangduePhodrang located near to the Rinchengang hospital. The shelter accommodated three kidney patients during the time of visit. The beneficiary remarked that this initiative and support from Bhutan Kidney Foundation has been very helpful to them especially for those who have not many relatives or friends who can accommodate them through their entire treatment journey. The beneficiary expressed their gratitude and apprised with high regard of the benefits extended by the foundation.

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A room in the shelter home