Goa’s First AI-Assisted Total Knee Replacement Performed at Asilo Hospital in Mapusa

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane Hails Major Milestone in Goa’s Government Healthcare Sector

Goa Khabar: Goa has achieved a significant milestone in its public healthcare sector with the successful performance of the state’s first AI-assisted Total Knee Replacement surgery at a government hospital. The procedure was carried out at North Goa District Hospital (Asilo) in Mapusa.

Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced the achievement, describing it as an important step towards making advanced, affordable and technology-driven healthcare accessible to every citizen of Goa.

Rane said the initiative was guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen healthcare services through modern technology and innovation.

The introduction of AI-assisted technology in knee replacement surgery marks a significant advancement in the state’s government healthcare infrastructure and reflects its efforts to provide modern medical treatment through public hospitals.

The Health Minister congratulated North Goa District Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Varsha Munj, Dr. Vikas Solyekar, Dr. Prabhav Dessai, Dr. Divya Pai and the entire operation theatre team for their contribution to this achievement.

Rane described the successful procedure as an example of the “Goa Model of Healthcare”, where innovation and modern medical technology are being used to improve healthcare delivery.

He emphasised that the government’s objective is to ensure that quality healthcare services reach every Goan, while making advanced medical procedures more accessible and affordable.

The achievement represents another step towards strengthening Goa’s public healthcare system through the adoption of advanced medical technology.