BRAC opens its limb and brace center in Haiti
September 17, 2010
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This week, BRAC was finally able to open its limb and brace center and began serving patients in Haiti.
This week, BRAC was finally able to open its limb and brace center and began serving patients in Haiti.
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| One of our Limb and Brace Center staff fits a young girl for a prosthetic leg. |
We had 10 patients come to the Center on the first day, as well as a few other guest and supporters, including the Haitian Secretary of State for the Inclusion of Persons with disabilities, Dr. Michel Pean. Here are some pictures from opening day:
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| Our staff from the Limb and Brace Center in Bangladesh trains the new Haitian staff to make and fit limbs and braces |
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| The Limb and Brace Center workshop, where artificial limbs and braces will be custom built for patients using cost-efficient and durable polypropylene technology |
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| Dr. Ripon, the head of BRAC’s Limb and Brace Center, with Secretary of State for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Dr. Michel Pean and his assistants. |
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