𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

GCIT has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SingHealth to collaborate on innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare initiatives from diagnostics to personal care. This partnership marks a significant milestone in GCIT’s journey towards becoming a leading global institution in Applied Research and responsible Tech Innovation in Bhutan, GMC and beyond.

The MOU will strengthen GCIT’s Research Centre of Excellence (RCE), creating new opportunities for our SFC & SIDD faculty team and students to engage in impactful interdisciplinary research and global collaborations.

𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐈-𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥

As part of the MOU, GCIT received a research grant from SingHealth to co-develop an AI Chest Radiograph model using Bhutanese healthcare data. The model is designed to support accurate diagnosis of lung diseases such as infections and cancer, particularly benefiting Bhutanese citizens.

 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦

The AI model, developed by GCIT with clinical guidance from SingHealth, is expected to be implemented in 2027 across the 3 healthcare hospitals in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC).

By integrating AI into healthcare systems, GCIT aspires to contribute towards a future where digital technologies can support more accessible, efficient, and data-driven healthcare services.

 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈

Beyond technical development, GCIT & Singhealth will further collaborate on educational programmes, and guidelines focused on AI ethics and responsible healthcare AI practices. The partnership will also ensure that AI applications are aligned with Bhutan’s healthcare environment and regulatory frameworks.

The MOU was signed between our Madam President, SingHealth's Professor & Director of AI, Dr Daniel Ting witnessed by Singapore's Minister of State of Health, Madam Rahayu Mahzam and our GMC Governor, Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering at Capella, Sentosa, Singapore.