Burns and Beyond: Bridging the Gap in India’s Wound Care with Human BioSciences

Editor’s Synopsis:

• India faces an alarming surge in burn injuries with over 7 million reported cases and 140,000 deaths annually.
• Incidents such as the recent bus tragedy in Lucknow and the increasing frequency of domestic fire-related injuries serve as stark reminders of the critical gap in access to specialized burn care in many parts of India.
• Collagen-based wound care products like Kollagen™ and SkinTemp® II by Human BioSciences are transforming recovery for burn victims.
• Human BioSciences is committed to raising awareness, training healthcare professionals, and partnering with hospitals to enhance burn treatment outcomes.

New Delhi [India], May 17:  With more than 7 million burn injuries reported each year and a staggering 140,000 annual deaths, India is in the throes of a burn care crisis. As urbanization increases and fire safety protocols struggle to keep pace, both domestic and public fire incidents continue to rise—leaving thousands with life-altering injuries.

A recent bus fire in Lucknow claimed five lives, including two children, sending shockwaves across the country and drawing attention to the need for more accessible emergency care and robust wound management infrastructure. According to a report by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, burn injuries remain one of India’s leading causes of trauma, especially among women and children in low-resource settings.

A Public Health Challenge with Complex Roots

While many burn injuries in India could be prevented, they frequently go unreported—particularly in rural areas where healthcare access and awareness are limited.. Social factors—such as unsafe cooking environments, lack of fire safety education, and poor access to medical facilities—compound the problem. Women are particularly vulnerable, often suffering burns due to domestic kitchen fires or, in more tragic cases, intentional self-harm. Children under 5 represent another high-risk group, with scalds from hot liquids and open flames being the most common cause.

Moreover, over 85% of burn victims fall within the 15–64 age group, resulting in a severe socio-economic burden due to lost productivity, long-term rehabilitation needs, and psychological trauma. Healing from burns isn’t merely about physical recovery—it’s about regaining dignity, mobility, and mental well-being.

Kollagen™: A Next-Generation Burn Care Solution

To address this growing crisis, Human BioSciences offers collagen-based wound care products that have shown remarkable success in burn recovery. Their flagship product, Kollagen™, preserves collagen’s native triple-helix structure, ensuring a healing environment that is closer to the body’s own natural tissue. This enables:

• Accelerated tissue regeneration
• Reduced inflammation and infection risk
• Improved healing rates for both superficial and deep burns

“Managing burn wounds presents significant challenges, as they are especially vulnerable to infections and tend to heal slowly over extended periods,” said Dr. Rohan Jain, President of Human BioSciences. “Addressing this requires advanced, biologically compatible solutions. Our collagen products are designed to support natural healing, reduce pain, and improve outcomes.”

Real-World Applications and Expert Endorsements

Human BioSciences’ collagen-based technology continues to gain widespread clinical acceptance across India’s leading hospitals and burn units. One of the strongest endorsements comes from Dr. Lukesh Patil, a respected Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeon at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai, who has used the company’s products for nearly a decade:

“I have been using SkinTemp® for the last 9 years for burns and large abrasions. Particularly with children suffering from scald burns, the tolerance is very good as there is a faster healing rate and the treatment requires very few dressing changes. A highly recommended product for burns and wound care.”

His testimony reflects the product’s real-world impact—not only in terms of clinical outcomes but also in easing the care burden for both healthcare providers and families.

Bridging Gaps Through Partnerships and Education

Beyond product innovation, Human BioSciences is committed to capacity building in the healthcare sector. Through collaborations with hospitals, NGOs, and medical institutions, the company conducts regular training programs for:

• Burn unit staff
• Emergency responders
• Primary healthcare workers in rural areas

The company also hosts community outreach initiatives that focus on fire safety education, basic wound care techniques, and first-aid protocols, aiming to reduce morbidity and raise awareness in underserved regions.

Making Healing More Accessible

Despite advances in technology, affordability and accessibility remain major barriers to quality wound care in India. Human BioSciences is working to bridge this gap by offering scalable, cost-effective solutions without compromising clinical efficacy.

“Every burn survivor deserves the chance to heal—not just physically, but emotionally and socially,” added Dr. Jain. “At Human BioSciences, we’re building more than products; we’re building a future where recovery is possible for everyone—regardless of geography or income.”

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About Human BioSciences

Human BioSciences, Inc. is a US-based global biotechnology company specializing in advanced collagen-based products for wound management. Founded in 1990 by Dr. Manoj Jain, HBS has been at the forefront of innovation in wound healing with products like:

• Kollagen™ – native collagen matrix
• SkinTemp® II – collagen sheets for burn and surgical wounds
• Medifil® II – collagen particles
• Collatek® – collagen gel for irregular wound surfaces

With a growing footprint in India and around the world, the company remains committed to science-backed healing and compassionate care.

• http://www.humanbiosciences.com/

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