Reference :
V-F-CR-F-04276-A
Date :
09/12/2025
Title :
Juba. Juma Musa Deng regained his independence thanks to prosthetic limbs provided by the ICRC, illustrating the vital impact of physical rehabilitation in South Sudan.
Duration :
00:01:53
Editor :
CHEGE, Eric Samson
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Production company :
ICRC
ICRC producer :
CHEGE, Eric Samson
Description :
Juma Musa Deng, from Juba, South Sudan, was severely injured when he was shot in the legs with a rocket-propelled grenade, leaving both legs destroyed. As conflict and violence continue to increase in South Sudan, weapon-related injuries have sharply risen, especially in 2025. Before the incident, Juma worked in many different jobs, but after losing his legs he could no longer work and fell into deep despair, even considering ending his life. His doctor encouraged him by explaining that the ICRC could help him through prosthetic limbs. After being fitted with prosthetic legs in 2007, Juma gradually regained independence. Returning to Malakal, he spent a year recovering at home, then resumed fishing and farming. Today, thanks to his prosthetic limbs, he is able to work again, fish with his boat, and support himself.
In 2025, more than 3,700 people received physical rehabilitation treatment at ICRC-supported centres in South Sudan.
The centres provide prosthetic limbs, crutches, orthoses, wheelchairs and physiotherapy to help patients regain mobility and independence.
Colour/B&W :
colour
SD/HD :
HD
Resolution :
1080 x 1080
Aspect ratio :
square
Original material/format :
H264
Best material/format available :
ProRes 422
To obtain other languages or formats, please contact us
