SKM HOSPITAL WITH INTERBURNS
SKM Hospital and Interburns: Pioneering Advanced Burn Care in Nepal
At SKM Hospital, a seamless blend of international expertise and local commitment has given rise to one of Nepal’s most advanced burn care centers, known as Interburns. Born from a dynamic partnership between Interplast Germany e.V. and the Sushma Koirala Memorial Trust, SKM Hospital has long been at the forefront of providing specialized care for burn injuries, setting a benchmark for excellence in both acute treatment and long-term rehabilitation.
Interburns represents more than just a facility—it embodies a comprehensive, state-of-the-art approach to burn management. The program addresses not only immediate medical stabilization with innovations such as advanced wound care, debridement, and surgical reconstruction but also emphasizes rigorous postoperative rehabilitation. This ensures that patients can regain mobility and reclaim their quality of life after enduring severe burns and their lasting effects.
The success of Interburns is bolstered by our dedicated multidisciplinary team, which includes burn specialists, reconstructive surgeons, internists, and highly trained nurses. Many of these professionals have benefited from continuous training programs led by experts from Interplast Germany e.V., keeping them at the cutting edge of modern burn treatment techniques such as microsurgery and tailored wound management. Their ongoing education forms the backbone of our integrated care model—from the moment of admission in our specialized intensive care unit to the long-term rehabilitation efforts that foster complete recovery.
Through Interburns, SKM Hospital delivers compassionate, high-quality care to thousands of burn patients every year. Our commitment to excellence and innovation in burn care not only transforms individual lives but also serves as a beacon of hope and resilience for the entire community.
Interburns Mission
- Aims to improve burn care in low-income countries and conflict settings.
- Focuses on training, prevention, and improving access to quality burn care.
- Conducts training at community, intermediate, and advanced levels.
- Collaborates with various institutions, including SKMH, to implement its programs.
- Works to integrate burn care education into national healthcare systems.
- Partnerships with organizations like Interplast Nepal to strengthen burn care services.
Collaborative Goals
- SKMH and Interburns have partnered to conduct training courses on Primary Burn Care Management.
- These trainings equip healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills.
- The partnership aims to integrate burn care education into the national healthcare system.
- They also collaborate on research and development related to burn treatment.
- A recent MoU was signed with the Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (KAHS) and Interplast Nepal to further strengthen burn care services, including telemedicine and surgeon exchanges.
- Interburns has also been involved in community-based burn care initiatives in Nepal, focusing on prevention and early management.