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A major step forward for rehabilitation and mobility care was marked in Hajjah governorate as Governor Hilal Al-Sufi, together with Deputy Minister of Health and Environment Dr. Nasser Al-Qaoud, officially inaugurated the Prosthetics and Physical Therapy Center at the Republican Hospital.
The new facility — valued at approximately $600,000 and funded by Handicap International — is designed to expand access to essential rehabilitation services for people living with limb loss, disability, and injury across the region.
During the opening ceremony, Al-Sufi and Dr. Al-Qaoud toured the center’s departments, inspecting treatment rooms, technical workshops, and patient service areas. The leaders emphasized that the center represents a critical humanitarian and health investment, particularly in a governorate that has faced years of hardship and limited access to specialized care.
The Prosthetics and Physical Therapy Center will provide:
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Fabrication and fitting of artificial limbs
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Orthotic support and assistive devices
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Physical therapy and functional rehabilitation
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Follow-up care and training for patients and families
Officials highlighted that the new services will help improve mobility, restore independence, and support social reintegration for hundreds of people, including war-injured individuals, children with disabilities, and elderly patients.
The project reflects growing collaboration between local authorities, the Ministry of Health, and international partners to strengthen rehabilitation infrastructure and ensure that vulnerable populations receive dignified, high-quality care.
As the center begins operations, health leaders expressed hope that it will not only treat patients, but also build local expertise through training programs and technical support — laying a foundation for long-term, sustainable rehabilitation services in Hajjah.
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