Man crafts braces for Gaza children amid war
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In Khan Yunis, Gaza, prosthetic technician Muhammad Al-Khalidi is building braces and corrective devices for children with mobility impairments inside a small tent.
He works to give children, those born with disabilities and those injured during the war, a chance to move and improve their daily lives. Al-Khalidi is facing shortages of materials and equipment while responding to the needs of families displaced by conflict. One of his patients is eleven-month-old Zeinab Qudeih, who has cerebral palsy and limited mobility.
The war interrupted Zeinab’s medical care after her family was displaced from their home, making consistent treatment difficult. Her mother, Heba Qudeih, says accessing medical services became harder as they moved between locations. Al-Khalidi doesn’t just build the devices, he also provides ongoing adjustments as children grow and their health changes. He treats children with congenital disabilities as well as those with war injuries and complications from oxygen deprivation.
He notes that a single device can cost between 200 and 300 dollars due to the scarcity of essential materials. Despite the limited resources, Al-Khalidi’s tent serves as a workshop, offering a measure of hope to families waiting to see their children take their first steps.
