The gift of mobility through prosthetic limbs is not just about physical restoration but will empower 15 children to dream big and reach previously unimaginable heights.
Eastern Cape, South Africa (07 August 2024) – Fifteen young lives in the Eastern Cape are about to change dramatically thanks to a life-changing initiative.
A collaborative effort between Walter Sisulu University’s Department of Rehabilitation and the Eastern Cape Health Department is providing prosthetic legs to children who have lost limbs.
The Department of Rehabilitation visited Mthatha, Gqeberha, and East London to do casting as well as pre-prosthetic fitting for the recipients.
This initiative, which came about as a commemoration of 30 years of democracy, is part of the department’s ongoing community service efforts aimed at providing essential support to local communities.
“This project is part of our service to the community. We are utilising pediatric prosthetic components from within the university, ensuring they benefit those in need,” said Walter Sisulu University lecturer, Siphosethu Mgwili.
By investing in the health and well-being of children, the initiative not only gives these youngsters a new lease on life but also contributes to the overall development of the communities within the Eastern Cape.
According to the University, the children’s new prosthetic legs will be manufactured in Mthatha and handed over to their owners at the end of August.
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