Context:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for seven major projects worth ₹941 crore at King George’s Medical University (KGMU).
More on News:
- The establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Medical Technology at KGMU, to be developed in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, was announced.
- He also announced the establishment of a KGMU satellite centre in Balrampur to provide metro-level healthcare services.
- This initiative aims to ease the pressure on major hospitals in Lucknow and enable patients to access quality treatment closer to home.
- To enhance patient care and convenience, King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is set to establish a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre and Patient Relative Accommodation (PRA) block, providing 24/7 access to all essential diagnostic tests in one location.
Key Developments at KGMU
- A new block will include a 20-bed paediatric trauma wing and a mass casualty wing to support and strengthen existing trauma services.
- A newly constructed multi-storey building has been completed at Lari Cardiology Centre.
- A Superspecialty Centre for Orthopaedics has been launched.
- The university guest house is being expanded.
- Upcoming foundation stone laying for:
- A 500-bed Trauma-II facility
- A new general surgery department building
- A new academic block
