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BSUTH Expands Free Prosthetic Limb Programme for Amputees in Benue, Nigeria

BSUTH is expanding its free prosthetic limb program to support 400 amputees in Benue, enhancing...

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Kenya’s Prosthetic Care Gap Is Widening as Demand Outpaces Access

Kenya faces a growing prosthetic care gap as demand rises, revealing issues in accessibility,...

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Nigerian Limb loss advocate Eva Chukwunelo calls for disability inclusion beyond kindness

Nigerian advocate Eva Chukwunelo emphasizes the need for genuine disability inclusion, urging...

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Advocating for Dignified and Inclusive Amputee Care in Ghana

A call in Ghana urges a dignified, inclusive approach to amputee care, emphasizing rehabilitation,...

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Ethiopia Builds National 3D Printing Capacity for Prosthetics and Orthotics

Ethiopia is enhancing its prosthetics and orthotics capacity through a comprehensive 3D printing...

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New Cairo Technological University Launches First University-Based Prosthetics and Orthotics Factory in Egypt

New Cairo Technological University has launched Egypt's first university-based prosthetics and...

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Disability Rights Fund Opens 2026 Grant Round for African OPDs

The Disability Rights Fund opens its 2026 grant round for African OPDs to boost advocacy and rights...

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Uganda disability group says sh800m is needed to fund prosthetic limbs for amputees

Uganda's NUDIPU seeks sh800 million for prosthetic limbs to aid 200 amputees, highlighting the...

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ICRC closes a decade of rehabilitation support in Libya

ICRC concludes a decade of rehabilitation support in Libya, highlighting the importance of local...

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Limb Loss Awareness Month is a reminder that mobility, dignity, and inclusion are rights

Limb Loss Awareness Month emphasizes the right to mobility and inclusion, celebrating resilience...

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Bridging Afrika visit highlights rehabilitation and disability inclusion work in eastern DRC

Bridging Afrika's visit to eastern DRC showcases vital rehabilitation and disability inclusion...

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Diabetes now drives around 60% of limb amputations in Nigeria, specialists warn

Diabetes is now a leading cause of limb amputations in Nigeria, with 60% linked to the disease,...

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New 3D printing firm aims to link youth empowerment with local manufacturing in Nigeria

A new Nigerian 3D printing company, SL Solutions, aims to empower youth while enhancing local...

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Why diabetic amputations are rising in Uganda

Diabetic amputations in Uganda are rising due to late diagnoses and poor foot care, highlighting...

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Specialists warn diabetes now drives a majority of limb amputations in Nigeria

Diabetes is now the leading cause of limb amputations in Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need for...

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New Podcast by IfeanHealth Nigeria Explores Limb Loss and Rehabilitation

IfeanHealth Nigeria launches the Beyond the Limb Podcast, set to explore deeper conversations on...

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Dr Luphiwo Mduzana becomes first black medical orthotist and prosthetist in South Africa to obtain a PhD.

Dr. Luphiwo Mduzana makes history as South Africa's first black medical orthotist and prosthetist...

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Nigeria Opens 3rd National Para Games with Renewed Welfare Pledge for Athletes

Nigeria's 3rd National Para Games highlights the government's commitment to para-athlete welfare...

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Nigerian Brothers Are Redefining Prosthetics for African Users Through Locally Designed Artificial Limbs

Nigerian brothers are revolutionizing prosthetics with locally designed artificial limbs tailored...

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Ruharo Mission Hospital Expands Clubfoot Care Through OURS Programme in Uganda

Ruharo Mission Hospital enhances clubfoot care in Uganda through its OURS Programme, promoting...

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