The Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre, through the Ministry of Health’s, Disability and Rehabilitation Services held the closing ceremony for a four-day Prosthetic Capacity Building Workshop. Thirty-three patients received Prosthetic Limbs during the course of the sessions.
The workshop which was a collaborative effort between the J.E Simmons Orthotic and Prosthetic workshop, the Ministry of Health and the ProsthetiKa Corporation, was held from February 12th to February 16th, 2024.
It was designed to equip technical staff with the necessary knowledge and skills in lower limb prosthesis manufacturing and rehabilitation.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Malcolm Watkins, affirmed the ministry’s commitment to providing equitable healthcare services nationwide.
He stated that in the future, the ministry will work towards financing the rehab services so more Prosthetic functionality, advanced technology can be available.
Among those present at the ceremony were, Senior Technician of the J. E Simmons Orthotic and Prosthetic Workshop, Collin Charles; Director of Rehabilitation Services, Dr Ariane Mangar and other officials.
