Army Hospital in New Delhi Launches First Skin Bank to Enhance Burn Treatment for Service Members

The establishment of the skin bank is expected to bring about revolutionary changes in medical treatments and recovery processes within military healthcare facilities.

In a significant advancement for medical care within the Armed Forces, the Army Hospital (R&R) in New Delhi has inaugurated its first state-of-the-art skin bank. This new facility is dedicated to enhancing the treatment of severe burns and skin conditions for service members and their families.

The skin bank is set to function as a centralized unit focusing on the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of skin grafts.

This development marks a pivotal step in medical support for the Armed Forces, aiming to substantially improve recovery outcomes for burn injuries and complex skin conditions.

Lieutenant General Arindam Chatterjee, DGMS (Army) & Colonel Commandant, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “This launch is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our service members.”

The establishment of the skin bank is expected to bring about revolutionary changes in medical treatments and recovery processes within military healthcare facilities