AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Health in Bhutan: SingHealth and the Royal University of Bhutan will train an AI chest X-ray model on Bhutanese data to help rural hospitals diagnose lung infections and cancer, with rollout planned for Gelephu Mindfulness City healthcare facilities. Education Tech: Bhutan’s EU-UNICEF digitalisation initiative has connected 10 pilot schools, reaching 6,000+ students and 400 teachers with better internet access and classroom devices. Climate Resilience & Water: Thimphu’s Dechencholing gets a flood-resistant bridge after the 2024 flash flood, while a National Council review warns Bhutan’s watersheds are under growing stress as springs shrink and flash floods become harder to predict. Forests & Markets: Bhutan has started a Forest Stewardship Council certification pilot in Paro, Bumthang, Wangdue Phodrang and Thimphu to align forest management with international standards and improve timber market access. Conservation Tech: Stool testing and camera-trap work in Nepal’s Myagdi aims to assess endangered red panda health and population size. STEM in the Region: Sherubtse College opens an outdoor research facility in Kharungla, supporting hands-on science learning. International Education Deal: Bhutan and EtonHouse are set to launch the country’s first international K–12 school in AY 26/27.
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