Funding for Prostheses in Africa
Brittany Pousett
Description
Collection
Title:
Funding for Prostheses in Africa
Creator:
Brittany Pousett
Date:
4/11/2014
Text:
Hi Everyone,
I received news that a pastor in Burkina Faso recently lost his leg due to
gangrene. I do not know much about it except that he had measurements taken
by someone who will have the prosthesis made for him in Germany. After
having measurements taken, he was given a bill for the amount he owes before
he can receive the prosthesis. He is unable to afford the cost and is
searching for any organizations that can help him out with funding.
If anyone knows of any aid that is available for people in that region who
are unable to afford prostheses, please let me know.
Thanks,
Brittany Pousett
Prosthetic Resident
Pentland's Prosthetic & Orthotic Services
Vancouver, BC Canada
I received news that a pastor in Burkina Faso recently lost his leg due to
gangrene. I do not know much about it except that he had measurements taken
by someone who will have the prosthesis made for him in Germany. After
having measurements taken, he was given a bill for the amount he owes before
he can receive the prosthesis. He is unable to afford the cost and is
searching for any organizations that can help him out with funding.
If anyone knows of any aid that is available for people in that region who
are unable to afford prostheses, please let me know.
Thanks,
Brittany Pousett
Prosthetic Resident
Pentland's Prosthetic & Orthotic Services
Vancouver, BC Canada
Citation
Brittany Pousett, “Funding for Prostheses in Africa,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/236256.
