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A prosthetics and orthotics factory in Mosul’s Al-Wahda neighborhood is producing around 100 prosthetic limbs and medical supports each month, offering free services to patients across Nineveh province, according to officials at the center.
Saadallah Abdulaziz, director of the Nineveh Center for the Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities, says that the facility initially focused on below-knee prosthetics but has since expanded to manufacture above-knee and upper-limb devices. “The factory was previously run by the Red Cross using Swedish materials, but now it is supported with German-made materials from the Ministry of Health,” he said. Supplies include Polypropylene, EVA, and other medical-grade components.
The center employs 60 staff members, including technicians, physical therapists, and administrators who oversee patient intake, medical assessments, limb fabrication, and training on use. Since the start of the year, the factory has produced over 800 prosthetics, eliminating the need for patients to travel to Baghdad or Erbil.
Younis Thamer, head of the prosthetics unit, described the process as beginning with a medical examination, followed by measurements and mold creation. “The limb then goes through carving and hardening stages before delivery, after which the patient undergoes training on how to use it,” he said.
Abdulaziz said operations are funded through the Nineveh Health Directorate’s budget, private donations, and even staff contributions. “Sometimes our own employees buy materials,” he noted, adding that the Ministry of Health has pledged to supply smart prosthetics, though their high cost could delay delivery.
One beneficiary, Abdullah Elias, who has lived with a 2.5-centimeter shortening in his left foot since childhood, came to the center for a corrective support. “The staff here are doing good work,” he said.
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