From Waste to Walking: Reusing Prosthetics Changes Lives Globally Penta Medical Recycling has carved a special niche in global health by addressing the pressing needs of underserved amputees worldwide. This US nonprofit organization collects, refurbishes, and redistributes prosthetic components from across the United States to low- and middle-income countries, where resources are scarce and prosthetic […]

How the Restoring Hope response to the crisis in Gaza could benefit amputee children around the World The devastating conflict in Gaza has created an unprecedented crisis in paediatric amputee care, with thousands of children requiring immediate and long-term support. Whilst the situation is heart-breaking, Jordan’s innovative response to this humanitarian emergency could revolutionise how […]

Unlocking Healthcare Innovation: How Public-Private Partnerships are Revolutionizing Charitable Healthcare Delivery The intersection of charitable healthcare and business innovation has historically been a challenging space to navigate. While the healthcare sector desperately needs innovative solutions to address growing global challenges, charitable organizations often find themselves constrained by limited resources and risk-averse funding models. However, Public-Private […]

Limbs for Life: Transforming Lives Through Sustainable Prosthetics Introduction: Bridging Gaps in Prosthetic Care Access to prosthetic care is often limited for uninsured or underinsured individuals, particularly in economically disadvantaged regions. Limbs for Life, a non-profit organization based in the United States, has adopted an innovative and sustainable approach to meet this challenge. By integrating […]

Challenges and Opportunities in Mine Action Victim Assistance Executive Summary Landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to claim thousands of victims annually, creating lifelong challenges that extend far beyond initial trauma. In 2022 alone, 4,710 people were killed or injured by these weapons, with civilians accounting for 85% of casualties. Each survivor’s journey reveals […]

Understanding Sustainable Amputee Care and Prosthetics Design Introduction The prosthetics industry is at a pivotal moment of transformation. For generations, we’ve approached prosthetic care with a straightforward but limited mindset: create new devices, use them until they’re outgrown or worn out, then dispose of them and start again. This linear approach has created significant challenges, […]

Summary The Restoring Hope initiative in Gaza demonstrates the power of co-creation in addressing the unique challenges faced by amputees in resource-constrained environments. By involving engineers, medical professionals, and users in the prosthetic design process, the initiative is bridging the gap between innovation and application, transforming amputee support in Gaza. Gaza faces an unprecedented amputee […]

Early Intervention in Prosthetic Care: The Game-Changing Potential to Unlock Higher ROI Introduction Prosthetic care has traditionally been viewed as a healthcare cost, often neglecting the significant social and economic advantages that early intervention can offer. By shifting the perspective to see prosthetic care as an investment, it becomes clear that fast-fitting prosthetics and mobile […]

The Economics of Healthcare Interventions: A Framework for Assessing Return on Investment Introduction Health economics applies economic principles to assess the costs and benefits of healthcare interventions, providing insights into how to achieve the best outcomes within the constraints of limited budgets. It is particularly valuable in policy-making and healthcare practice, showing how to maximise […]

From Crisis to Innovation: Mental Health Challenges from Ukraine to Syria In September 2024, we delivered a paper “A Public Health Approach to Mental Health in War – Supporting Grassroots Initiatives, the Rationale, and the Role of Digital Technology” to a NATO workshop, Digital Tools for Prevention, Mitigation, and Treatment of Traumatic Stress Responses in Terror […]

The Sarah Tool: From Personal Journey to Humanitarian Impact Driving Prosthetics Innovation About four years ago, I hit a breaking point with traditional prosthetics. Cycling was my ultimate freedom as a kid, but the prosthetics I grew up with were anything but liberating. My cycling prosthetic back then was a hard socket with a metal […]

Adapttech Technology Revolutionizing Amputee Care   Real-World Evidence: How Adapttech Motio Stepwatch Technology is Revolutionizing Amputee Care in Conflict Zones By Vanessa Carvalho, Alex Dahinton and Frederico Carpinteiro The recent deployment of Mobile Amputee Support Units (MASUs) in Gaza, featuring Adapttech’s advanced mobility monitor technology, represents a leap forward in prosthetic care for crisis zones. […]

Unlocking the power of Hakeem and Jordanian Expertise to transform Amputee Care in Gaza By Dr Rami Farraj and Dr Deborah Kirby In the face of overwhelming challenges, the “Restoring Hope” initiative to support amputees in Gaza is beginning to gain traction. It is a Jordanian collaborative effort between the Jordanian Hashemite Charity Organization, the […]