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Zawya
3 days ago
- Health
- Zawya
Egypt: Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation inspects the Prosthetics Center in Matrouh and witnesses the delivery and maintenance of 100 prosthetic limbs for mine victims and affected people
In continuation of implementing the directives of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to localize the prosthetics and assistive devices industry and support mine victims in Matrouh Governorate, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, visited the Prosthetics Center in Matrouh to follow up on its efforts to support the injured and mine victims in the governorate, in cooperation with the Armed Forces Center for Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Rheumatology, and witnessed the delivery and maintenance of 100 prosthetic limbs for the injured people of the governorate who were affected by the mines. During the visit, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat listened to the people of Matrouh who were affected by mines and held a dialogue about the mechanism for applying for a prosthetic limb, the manufacturing timeline, and obtaining it, reaffirming the government's keenness to provide prosthetic devices with the highest levels and standards of efficiency, enabling the injured to reintegrate into society. She also emphasized the government's interest in supporting development efforts in border governorates, whether through the investment plan or the presidential initiative 'Decent Life.' The Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation also inspected the process of manufacturing and fitting prosthetic devices at the Prosthetics Center by the center's officials, stressing the need to adhere to the highest standards of efficiency and ensure continuous maintenance of prosthetic devices for the people of Matrouh. Furthermore, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat emphasized the keenness to maximizing the efforts exerted by the Prosthetics Center in Matrouh, in coordination with the relevant entities, especially the Armed Forces Center for Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Rheumatology, to provide all aspects of support to the people affected by mines in Matrouh Governorate, by enabling them to reintegrate into society and overcome challenges that prevent their effective participation in various aspects of life. H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat added that the ministry, in cooperation with the relevant national entities and in implementation of the directives of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, is working on developing the Prosthetics Center in Matrouh in collaboration with the German side, in a way that contributes to enhancing its efficiency and strengthening its role in localizing the prosthetics industry in Egypt. Last week, H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat signed the reciprocal letters for the feasibility study grant for the National Prosthetic System Development Project, amounting to 1.52 million Chinese yuan, which aims to position Egypt as a regional hub in the Middle East and Africa for providing prosthetic limbs and assistive devices for people with disabilities, as well as acquiring manufacturing capability according to internationally approved standards. It is worth noting that in 2007, the Executive Secretariat for Mine Clearance was established at the ministry under Ministerial Decree No. (125) to act as a national coordination and contact point among all entities concerned with mine clearance and the development of the North West Coast, whether governmental, private sector, or civil society, and to mobilize the financial resources necessary to implement its activities. Its current geographical scope of work covers the NorthWest Coast and its desert hinterland, from El-Hammam in the east to El-Salloum in the west and Siwa to the south. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation - Egypt.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Astley Bridge school students show off designs for projects to assist the disabled
Students at an Astley Bridge secondary school showed off their ideas for assistive devices for people with disabilities. Thornleigh Salesian College held a design showcase to present their work to parents and guests on Thursday, June 12. Students were tasked with showcasing their ideas for assistive devices to help people with disabilities (Image: Billy Hughes) Throughout their projects they worked closely with Kristien Dunnington - who was left with lifelong disabilities after a car accident in 2009. He gave students an insight into his daily challenges and helped guide the design process. Students worked with Kristien Dunnington to gain insight into what assistive devices might be needed (Image: Billy Hughes)Have a story? Get in touch at Billy Hughes, design technology teacher at the school, said that he was "really proud" of their work and it was "a real pleasure" to see their designs. He said that the project combined "education, empathy and innovation". Thornleigh students showed off their designs to parents and guests on Thursday, June 12 (Image: Billy Hughes) READ MORE: University of Greater Manchester exhibits student art works READ MORE: St Thomas School in Bolton revealed new mural in school hall READ MORE: Royal Bolton Hospital offers children chance to go behind the scenes Mr Hughes said: "It was a real pleasure to see so many students create such amazing projects which could assist the lives of disabled individuals. "They worked incredibly hard and I am really proud of them. "It is the first time we have run a project like this, with a real-world client coming in to share their struggles and having students design possible solutions, and it was amazing to see them inspired to create some great projects." Thornleigh Salesian College, in Astley Bridge, is a Roman Catholic School that teaches students from ages 11 to 18.
