Prosthetic limb fitted on Gaza child survivor Sidra by Pakistani company Bioniks
In a significant stride towards supporting war survivors, the Pakistani health-tech company Bioniks has launched a prosthetic limb initiative for amputees in Gaza. The initiative, which leverages the company's expertise in smart prosthetics, aims to provide mobility, confidence, hope, dignity, and independence to those affected by conflict.
The initiative's first successful fitting took place on a young girl named Sidra, who was injured during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. This marks a milestone in Bioniks' mission to extend its reach to conflict zones, following its first prosthetic limb fitting in Gaza.
Bioniks specializes in low-cost, customizable prosthetics using 3D printing and smart sensors. The company, however, has not disclosed the exact number of Gaza patients it plans to support in the future. The company's goal is to provide mobility and dignity to individuals affected by war in Gaza, working in coordination with regional partners.
One such partner is Mafaz, Bioniks' official partner in Jordan, which facilitated the prosthetic limb initiative in Gaza. The initiative aims to work with regional partners to expand and sustain the support for amputees in Gaza.
The latest war in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, and the fighting has displaced nearly 80 percent of the Gaza population. Aid organizations have reported a growing number of amputations, especially among children, due to Israeli airstrikes and the collapse of trauma care. The Gaza health ministry reports that the offensive has killed over 56,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and injured tens of thousands more.
Hamas carried out a cross-border attack on Israeli communities, resulting in approximately 1,200 deaths and the seizure of 251 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. The recipient of the prosthetic limb, Sidra, is the first beneficiary of Bioniks' long-term humanitarian initiative aimed at supporting war victims in Gaza.
Bioniks' work in Gaza follows its success in providing prosthetics to children and war survivors across Pakistan, earning the company international recognition. The company's commitment to providing mobility and dignity to war survivors reflects its mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by conflict.
- In addition to their work in Pakistan, Bioniks has expanded their humanitarian efforts to Gaza, launching a prosthetic limb initiative aimed at providing mobility and dignity to war survivors.
- The recent news of Bioniks' initiative in Gaza comes amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, with a growing number of amputations reported among children due to Israeli airstrikes and the collapse of trauma care.
- This initiative not only addresses the physical health needs of amputees but also addresses their mental health, offering hope, confidence, and independence to those affected by conflict.
- The world of science and health-and-wellness applauds Bioniks' commitment, as they leverage their expertise in smart prosthetics and partner with regional organizations like Mafaz to ensure long-term impact.
- As the fighting continues in Gaza, with over 56,000 Palestinians reported killed and tens of thousands injured, the need for organizations like Bioniks is more urgent than ever.
- Beyond Gaza and Pakistan, Bioniks' pioneering work in fitness-and-exercise and crime-and-justice initiatives may offer future opportunities for victims of all forms of conflict and violence to reclaim their lives and regain their independence.
