The meeting on prosthetic limbs and physical rehabilitation in Sudan, held at the Grand Hotel, brings together stakeholders to discuss ways to alleviate the suffering of people with disabilities and those who have lost limbs. Sudan has faced a war that has resulted in a significant number of injured and amputees, making it essential for the government to prioritize their needs. The meeting is attended by ministers of social care and development from various states, representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross, and experts in the field.
The meeting is organized by the General Authority for Prosthetic Devices for People with Disabilities, under the patronage of the Minister of Human Resources and Social Care, Maatsam Ahmed Saleh, and the supervision of the Director of the General Authority for Prosthetic Devices for People with Disabilities, Dr. Youssef Mousa Darfur. The meeting aims to address the challenges posed by the war and the damage to prosthetic limb centers and rehabilitation services. Dr. Darfur emphasized that the meeting represents an opportunity for experts and stakeholders to discuss and identify ways to improve the provision of prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services.
The meeting features a keynote address by the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Daniel O'Malley, who highlighted the organization's commitment to supporting people with disabilities and providing them with prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services. O'Malley outlined five key areas to enhance these efforts, including federal and state interest in people with disabilities, implementation of agreements signed by Sudan regarding the rights of people with disabilities, and provision of resources needed by rehabilitation centers.
Minister of Human Resources and Social Care, Maatsam Ahmed Saleh, emphasized the importance of restoring prosthetic limb services and making them accessible to those in need. He noted that the war has had a significant impact on people with disabilities and the provision of prosthetic limbs, and that the meeting aims to identify centers that are still operational and determine how to improve services. The minister also highlighted the need to enhance the role of the General Authority for Prosthetic Devices for People with Disabilities.
The meeting is seen as a crucial step towards addressing the needs of people with disabilities in Sudan, who have made significant sacrifices in defending their country. The government and stakeholders are expected to work together to provide necessary support and services to enable people with disabilities to live with dignity and independence. The meeting's recommendations are expected to focus on improving the provision of prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has expressed its commitment to supporting people with disabilities in Sudan, and has been working with various hospitals and rehabilitation centers to provide prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation services. The organization's efforts aim to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and enable them to participate fully in society.
The meeting concludes with a call to action for stakeholders to work together to address the needs of people with disabilities in Sudan. The government, international organizations, and civil society are expected to collaborate to provide necessary support and services to enable people with disabilities to live with dignity and independence.
Key points
- The Sudanese government has pledged to prioritize the needs of people with disabilities and provide necessary support and services to enable them to live with dignity and independence.
