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Therefore, the upgraded burns unit under NPPMBI will be a boon for patients who have suffered severe burns,” added Dr Sudhakar. The unit will come up with four exclusive intensive care units (ICUs) for burns and will be set up. The skills lab with mannequins and simulators is being built with central government funds of 3 crore.Around two years ago, a central medical team had come to KGH-AMC to assess the feasibility of establishing a burns unit and skills lab under the NPPMBI during the 12th five year plan. “Currently, KGH gets around 400-500 patients for burns annually. VISAKHAPATNAM: Tenders have been floated for the construction of an exclusive burns unit with ICUs for King George Hospital—Andhra Medical College (KGH-AMC) and a skills lab for practical training of medical professionals.With central government budget of 12 crore, the burns unit is being set up under the National Programme for Prevention and Management of Burn Injuries (NPPMBI)..