Experts say skin grafts play a vital role in burn care, helping patients recover during the most critical window of treatment. However, low public awareness about skin donation continues to hinder donor registrations. Skin can be donated within six hours of death, provided the deceased has been registered with a local skin bank.
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Only 25% of needed skin donations received monthly, says National Burns Centre
April 24, 2026Experts say skin grafts play a vital role in burn care, helping patients recover during the most critical window of treatment. However, low public awareness about skin donation continues to hinder donor registrations. Skin can be donated within six hours of death, provided the deceased has been registered with a local skin bank.