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Pakistani Prosthetics Startup Aiding Gaza's Child Amputees

While the Israeli weapons supplied by the "civilized" West are destroying the lives and limbs of thousands of Gaza's innocent children, a Pakistani startup is trying to provide them with free custom-made prostheses, according to media reports. The Karachi-based startup Bioniks was founded in 2016 and has sold prosthetics that use AI and 3D scanning for custom designs.

Gaza's Child Amputee Sidra Al Bordini with Bioniks CEO Anaz Niaz. S...

Bioniks has recently delivered its first prosthetics made for Gaza's children using remote imaging to design custom arms at low cost. The demand for such prosthetics is high because, according to the United Nations, Gaza has 4500 new amputees since October 7, 2023 Hamas attack which triggered Israel's brutal response and started the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

A recent Reuters story cites the examples of two girls, three-year-old Habebat Alla and 8 year-old Sidra Al Bordini, who recently received artificial limbs made by Bioniks. Both were severely injured in Israeli air strikes. Sidra and Habebat Allah, who lost both her arms and a leg in Gaza, went through days of remote consultations and virtual fittings. Then Niaz flew from Karachi to Amman, Jordan to meet the girls and make his company's first overseas delivery. children need lighter limbs and replacements every 12–18 months as they grow. Niaz said the company was exploring funding options for Sidra and Habebat's future replacements, adding the cost wouldn't be too high.

The company used a smartphone app to take pictures from different angles and created a 3D model to print custom prosthetics. Bioniks CEO Anas Niaz said the social enterprise startup had fit more than 1,000 custom-designed arms inside Pakistan since 2021 - funded through a mix of patient payments, corporate sponsorship, and donations - but this was its first time providing prosthetics to those impacted in conflict, according to Reuters.

Here's how the company describes itself on its website: "At Bioniks, we believe in turning disabilities into possibilities. Founded with a mission to empower individuals with disabilities, we are pioneers in advanced prosthetics and assistive technologies in Pakistan. Our innovative solutions are designed to restore mobility, independence, and dignity to those who need it most. Bioniks revolutionizes the field of healthcare through advanced-level prosthesis and surgical planning tools that are created using state of the art technologies and designing techniques. We at Bioniks aim to provide healthcare solutions that bring measurable value to those who use it and are shaped keeping their precise needs in mind."

Earlier this year, the startup was recognized for contributions to advancing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, placing it among the world’s most “impactful and scalable” technology. It is the first Pakistani company to win the Zero Project Award, according to media reports.

Comment by Riaz Haq 22 hours ago

Pakistan has several charities supporting Gaza, with the Alkhidmat Foundation being a prominent example, having recently launched a $53 million project to rebuild infrastructure. Other Pakistani charities, such as Islamic Relief Pakistan and JDC Welfare Organization, also provide aid, with many charities coordinating with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to send relief supplies. Aid efforts include food, medicine, clean water, hygiene kits, and other essentials, with Pakistan having sent numerous aid consignments to Gaza.

Key charities and initiatives

Alkhidmat Foundation:

Launched a Rs15 billion ($52.8 million) project to rebuild Gaza's infrastructure, including water, food, health, and education facilities. They have also delivered over 4,857 tons of aid since October 2023.
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):

Works with charities like Alkhidmat Foundation to coordinate and dispatch humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza.
Islamic Relief Pakistan:

Works with local partners to distribute essentials like medical supplies, food, hygiene kits, and clean water. They also provide psychosocial support for children.
JDC Welfare Organization:

A Pakistani welfare organization committed to providing aid to Palestine.
Other organizations:

Other charities like Muslim Aid also provide support and aid to the region.

Types of aid provided

Infrastructure: Rebuilding efforts include water systems, schools, and health facilities.
Food: Ready-to-eat meals, ration packs, flour, rice, and other food items.
Health: Medical supplies, medicines, and medical kits.
Hygiene: Hygiene kits and other personal items.
Other essentials: Clean drinking water, winter supplies, and baby supplies.

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