Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Black body, ‘White’ leg — that is the quiet reality many African amputees live with.
Efforts are underway to develop prosthetics tailored to African conditions, but access remains...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Ethiopian civilians 'caught in the crossfire' of Amhara conflict
In another room at the rehabilitation centre, orthopaedic technician Bashawgize Getie, 33, gently...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
3D Printed Prosthetics Transforming Care for Nigerian Children
The IREDE Foundation, in partnership with NNPC and SNEPCo, launches 3D printed prosthetic limbs in...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
DR Congo's amputees bear scars of years of conflict
Wivine Kavira Mukata is a Congolese ortho-prosthetist in Goma, Eastern DRC, who creates artificial...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Cost vs. Value: The Big Debate in Prosthetics & Orthotics Industry Today
Balancing cost and value in the prosthetics and orthotics industry is crucial for patient...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Amputee Soccer Tour in Ghana Uncovers New Talents
Amputee footballers in Ghana shine during TH4D's 2025 tour, identifying 86 new talents and...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Pioneering Change: Dr. Eunice Kombe's Impact on Prosthetics in Africa
Trailblazing African Prosthetist-Orthotist Dr. Eunice Kombe is revolutionizing rehabilitation...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Empowering Lives: Stories of Resilience and Rehabilitation
Empowering stories of resilience and the importance of inclusive rehabilitation services for people...
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Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Nigeria Dominates Inaugural West Africa Para Games with 59 Gold Medals
Team Nigeria dominated the West Africa Para Games, winning 59 gold medals, and received high praise...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Innovative Prosthetic Foot by South African Student Transforms Lives
Innovator Zanodumo Godlimpi creates a cost-effective pneumatic prosthetic foot, aiming to transform...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Ugandan Amputees Receive Prosthetic Arms from Elpis Rehabilitation Centre
Elpis Rehabilitation Centre, in partnership with Able Life Africa, launched a project to provide...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Steps Toward Independence: Changing lives through Physical Rehabilitation in South Sudan
Decades of war in Sudan and South Sudan have left thousands of people without one or both limbs. In...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Historic West Africa Para Games Kick Off in Abeokuta with Exciting Match
West Africa Para Games debuts in Abeokuta, Nigeria, showcasing unity and resilience in para sports...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Young Trailblazer Monica Muthoni Marubu Transforms Lamu County
Monica Muthoni Marubu, Kenya's youngest woman representative, empowers Lamu's PWDs, youth, and...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
IREDE Foundation supports child amputees with prosthetic limbs
The founder of the IREDE Foundation, Crystal Chigbu, who led the handover, said the organisation...
Africa Orthotic & Prosthetic
Exploring the Future of Prosthetics and Orthotics: NAPOTS Webinar 2025
Discover the transformative power of Prosthetics & Orthotics at the NAPOTS Webinar. Learn from...