Kerala’s first skin bank will open on July 15, 2025, at the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital (MCH). This unique facility will store donated skin to aid burn victims, advancing healthcare for severe burns.
A New Facility for Burn Victims
The skin bank, a pioneering initiative in Kerala, will be unveiled at Thiruvananthapuram MCH on World Plastic Surgery Day. Costing Rs 6.75 crore, the bank will gather skin donations to enhance treatment for individuals with critical burns, reducing pain, infection risks, and promoting faster healing.
Approval and Expansion Plans
- The skin bank is officially approved by Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (K-SOTTO).
- Health Minister Veena George is overseeing the establishment of another skin bank at Kottayam Government Medical College.
This underscores the state’s dedication to enhancing burn care facilities in Kerala.
Burn Units and Plastic Surgery Centres
- Burn care centers have been initiated in Alappuzha, Kollam, and Kannur medical colleges, equipped with Burns ICUs for severe injury treatment.
- Plastic surgery units have also been established in these hospitals to provide improved care and recovery options.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams:
- Kerala will inaugurate its first skin bank at Thiruvananthapuram MCH on July 15, 2025.
- The skin bank aims to aid burn victims by storing donated skin to enhance treatment outcomes.
- The total cost of setting up the skin bank is Rs 6.75 crore.
- Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation has approved the skin bank.
- The state is planning to open another skin bank at Kottayam Government Medical College.
- Burn care centers and plastic surgery units have been established in various medical colleges to provide specialized care for burn victims.
