Mumbai’s civic-run King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital has begun treating patients at its newly inaugurated burns ward, marking a significant expansion of burn care services in the city. In the 15 days since operations commenced, the ward has admitted 10 patients, of which one minor female who had 15 per cent facial and upper body burns became the first one to be discharged on Friday after successful treatment. 

Nine others continue to receive care at the facility. “This is an important step towards inclusive and comprehensive burn care,” said Dr Vinita Puri, head of the plastic surgery department under which the ward has been started.