“Arab American” and the Ramallah Sons Association are discussing expanding the prosthetic limbs project in its second year

Jenin - Ofoq News - The Arab American University and the Ramallah Sons Association in the United States of America discussed ways to develop the prosthetic limbs project and expand the scope of its services during its second year, in continuation of the existing partnership between the two sides, during a meeting that brought together the President of the University, Dr. Baraa Asfour, with the representatives of the association, Dr. Fayez Shamiya and Mrs. Amal Shamiya.

The meeting took place in the presence of Professor Dr. Muhammad Asia, Vice President of the University at the Ramallah Campus, and Professor Walid Abu Samra, Director of the Prosthetic Limbs Factory at the University, where the two sides discussed the results of the first year of the project, which is being implemented with support and funding from the Ramallah Sons Association, the work plan for the next stage, and the possibility of expanding the scope of its services to reach a larger number of beneficiaries in the various governorates of the country.

University President Dr. Baraa Asfour stressed the importance of building on what was achieved during the first year of the project, and working in partnership with the Ramallah Sons Association to develop it and expand the scope of its services in the future, in light of the increasing need for prosthetic and rehabilitative limb services in Palestine, and their high cost and the resulting financial burdens on patients and their families.

A. pointed out. D. Muhammad Asia pointed out that the project reflects the university’s orientation towards employing its capabilities and expertise to serve the community, through effective partnerships that contribute to providing quality services to the most needy groups, appreciating the role played by the Sons of Ramallah Association in supporting humanitarian and development projects in Palestine.

For his part, Professor Walid Abu Samra explained that the factory is equipped with the latest machines and specialized technologies, and includes seven departments covering the various stages of manufacturing prosthetic limbs and auxiliary devices, in addition to a specialized medical team that diagnoses cases, determines the appropriate limbs and devices for each patient, and manufactures them according to precise medical and technical principles, pointing to the factory’s role in practical training for students specializing in prosthetics and qualifying them professionally.

In turn, Dr. Fayez Shamiya praised what the project achieved during its first year and the professional level of services provided by the university, explaining that the association’s support allows beneficiaries to obtain grants covering up to 70% of the value of the prosthetic limb, which reduces the financial burden on patients and enables a larger number of them to obtain the services they need.

He stressed the keenness of the Ramallah Sons Association to continue supporting projects that achieve a real and sustainable impact on the lives of citizens, especially projects with health and humanitarian dimensions, and the importance of continuing cooperation with the university and developing the project in a way that contributes to expanding the circle of its beneficiaries.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the University President, Dr. Baraa Asfour, honored Dr. Fayez Shamiya in appreciation of his efforts and the role of the Ramallah Sons Association in supporting the artificial limbs project and supporting the Palestinian people.