National Health Mission Tamil Nadu, Department of Health & Family Welfare Govt. of Tamil Nadu, India

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National Health Mission – Tamil Nadu

Department of Health & Family Welfare Govt. of Tamil Nadu, India

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Burns Management

 
Government Kilpauk Medical College Hospital (KMC) has been designated as the Apex Training Center for Burns Management in Tamil Nadu. The center plays a vital role in training healthcare professionals and strengthening burn care services across the State.

Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) for Burns Management have been developed and implemented statewide. Specialized training programs were conducted to improve the capacity of healthcare professionals handling burn emergencies.

Training & Capacity Building

Training programs were conducted in multiple batches, covering a total of 109 doctors,114 staff nurses and 81 physiotherapists.

Burns Treatment Outcomes (Jan 2022–Apr 2026)

Total Burn Patients Treated
21,072

Advanced Burns Care Facilities

The Burns Management Center at Kilpauk Medical College Hospital has been strengthened with advanced medical technologies at a cost of ₹8.80 Crore.

Newly introduced advanced therapies include:

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
  • Laser Therapy
  • Microsurgery Equipment

These enhanced services were inaugurated by the Hon’ble Health Minister on 09.10.2024.

Beneficiaries

Patients Benefited (since launch)
180