Reference :
V-P-SS-E-01626
Date :
11/09/2025
Caption :
Physical Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) supported by the ICRC, Wau Teaching Hospital, Western Bahr el Ghazal State. Issa Idriss Hassan, 43, is undergoing resistance training on parallel bars.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication subject to restrictions
Description :
Hassan sustained multiple gunshot wounds during the ongoing conflict in Sudan, but the lack of medical facilities meant that he could not receive immediate assistance. His wounds became infected, and as the tissue was beyond repair, his limbs had to be amputated.
This exercise is designed to strengthen his muscles and prepare him to receive artificial limbs, which are expected to improve his mobility and overall functionality.
In the country, the ICRC supports three physical rehabilitation centers located in Juba, Wau, and Rumbek. These centers provide prostheses, crutches, and wheelchairs, as well as comprehensive clinical support, including physiotherapy sessions to help patients regain mobility, and psychosocial support. In 2025, more than 4,300 people benefited from physical rehabilitation services in these centers, representing a 30% increase compared to the previous year.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 300,000 people in South Sudan are in need of orthopedic and mobility care.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
4500x3375
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
black and white
