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The modern western education was introduced only in early 1950s. Before that
structured monastic education and traditional education imparted through oral
tradition were predominant. In 2004, there were 1, 55,000 students. The enrolment
rate has reached 72 % while literacy rate is 54%. The government provides free
education. The average life expectancy is 60 years.
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Similarly western allopathic medicine was introduced in early 1950s.
People relied on rich indigenous medicine known was sowai rigpa for preventive
and curative measures. Both Buddhist rituals and village shaman (paw and pamo)
played important role. The indigenous medicine is strongly promoted along with the
western medicine. The country saw great strides in health sector. Communicable
diseases like diarrhoea and ARI are the highest causes of mortality. The
non-communicable diseases are on the rise. About 90% of the population has access
to the primary health care services. Last decade saw great improvement in mortality
rates: IMR stands at 60.5, U5MR at 84.0, Maternal mortality at 2.55. About 77.8% has
access to safe drinking water and 88.0% sanitation (latrine) coverage. Health
services are provided free to all population.
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