Shortage of 'legs' dims hope for amputees - Standard Health
They had the option of going to a private institution for a fitting of the prosthetic leg, but it costs an average of Sh300,000 to get one, and they could not afford it. Most institutions that supply and fit prosthetics have to import the joints used in fixing to the stump. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the distribution chain of the prosthetics, lengthening the duration it takes for the parts to arrive in the country. “We have been out of stock for several months now. We are hoping that this year will be better. We get a lot of inquiries from people who desperately need prosthetics, but w...
Source: standardmedia.co.ke