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Skin and bone donations in Tamil Nadu are witnessing a steady rise, with a record 36 skin donations and 86 bone donations in the first nine months of 2025.
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This comes on the back of a consistent upward trend; skin donations stood at 66 in 2024, while bone donations grew from 52 in 2022 to 111 in 2024.
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Doctors say the numbers reflect growing awareness and better coordination with hospitals and tissue banks, but they caution that demand continues to outpace supply.
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For burn victims in need of skin grafts and patients requiring bone reconstruction, every donation is critical.
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As Tamil Nadu strengthens its transplant infrastructure, experts stress that sustained awareness campaigns and public trust will be key to meeting future needs.