As the war in Gaza continues, the number of injuries has reached alarming levels, resulting in a significant increase in life-saving amputations.

Hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed, and the number of new amputees is expected to exceed 15,000, with 70 percent being women and children.

Unlike other conflict zones, where amputees are evacuated for proper care, those in Gaza remain trapped, facing complications from their injuries and struggling with basic survival. The traditional process of fitting amputees with prosthetic limbs involves 10-12 visits to a prosthetics center over a period of 3-4 months. However, with roads and pathways destroyed, even wheelchairs are of limited use, making survival for amputees a major challenge.

In response to this crisis, and under the direction of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Royal Medical Services of Jordan has taken a groundbreaking step. They have reached an agreement with two international companies that use advanced technology to fit functioning prosthetics in just one visit, within one hour. This initiative transforms amputees from being disabled to becoming self-reliant in a matter of minutes.

The staff at Jordan’s National Center for Amputee Rehabilitation, part of King Hussein Medical Center, have already been trained in this new technology. They successfully fitted a young boy from Gaza, who had suffered a triple amputation, with prosthetics, enabling him to walk with a walker within a single day.

To further extend this support, two customized mobile clinics, known as Mobile Amputees Support Units (MASU), have been equipped with all necessary equipment. These units will be deployed to Jordanian military field hospitals in Gaza, where they will begin fitting amputees of all ages with prosthetic limbs.

The process will be meticulously documented through electronic health records, and e-consultations with rehabilitation doctors in Jordan will ensure proper follow-up. Additionally, the lower limb prosthetics will be fitted with sensors to monitor their use and comfort.

The estimated cost of fitting a patient with a prosthetic limb is around USD 1,400. The Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization will directly purchase these prosthetic limbs from the companies and send them to the mobile clinics in Gaza.

This initiative, titled "Restoring Hope," is a critical step in providing immediate and effective support to amputees in Gaza, enabling them to regain their mobility and dignity amidst the ongoing conflict.