Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Kerala’s first skin bank will be inaugurated on July 15, 2025, at the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. This specialized facility is designed to collect and store donated skin for the treatment of patients suffering from severe burns. The initiative marks a major advancement in burn care within the state, as donated skin can significantly reduce pain, prevent infections, and accelerate healing for burn victims. The project has received approval from the Kerala State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (K-SOTTO), and further plans are in place to expand such services to other parts of the state, including Kottayam.