New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, in collaboration with Rotaplast International, USA, and the Rotary Club of Delhi-Restoring Smiles, is hosting "Rotary Restoring Smiles: International Reconstructive Surgery Mission & Education Clinic" from August 19 to 29.

India experiences an estimated 6-7 million burn injuries each year, 20% of them require burn admissions, and among the admitted patients, around 80% develop burn-related complications.

According to AIIMS Delhi, "The initiative aims to provide free reconstructive surgeries for underprivileged patients suffering from burn scars and contractures. AllMS New Delhi has been recognised as a "Centre of Excellence in Burns."

"Each year, Burn...