LUCKNOW, May 1 -- The King George's Medical University (KGMU) on Thursday inaugurated a series of advanced patient care facilities, including a robotic joint replacement system, an AI-enabled MRI unit and specialised rehabilitation services for children. The university became the first government medical institution in UP to introduce a robotic joint replacement facility, marking a major leap in precision-driven orthopaedic care, said officials. Vice-chancellor Soniya Nityanand described the initiative as part of a broader vision to transform KGMU into a future-ready, technology-driven and patient-centric institution. She emphasised plans to integrate artificial intelligence, robotics and precision medicine across departments, along with promoting AI-based medical education. Nityanand also acknowledged continued government support in strengthening infrastructure and enabling access to advanced medical technologies, stated a press release shared with the media. Prof Ashish Kumar, head of the orthopaedic surgery department, said robotic assistance would enhance surgical precision and overall patient outcomes. Medical superintendent Prof Kumar Shantanu added that efforts are being made to ensure such advanced treatments remain accessible, including for beneficiaries under government healthcare schemes, it stated. In another milestone, KGMU commissioned its second AI-enabled MRI machine with a 3 Tesla configuration, a facility officials claim is currently unavailable in any other government hospital in the state. The first MRI unit was installed in 2024. The addition of the second system is expected to improve diagnostic capabilities through faster and more precise imaging, aiding both patient care and academic research, it stated further. The V-C also inaugurated an occupational therapy and rehabilitation centre under the paediatric orthopaedic department. The facility is aimed at supporting children with cerebral palsy through structured rehabilitation programmes....