300 people will now be able to receive artificial limbs as the Jaipur Prosthetic Team from India has arrived in the country.
Deputy Secretary for Hospital Services Dr Eleni Tora said the 300 patients have already been selected from earlier in the year and the initial services will be provided by the team free of charge.
Dr Tora said they plan to continue the programme through training of the local staff to cater for the other patients.
Meanwhile, Fiji will soon be able to produce prosthetic artificial limbs.
The team from India is conducting an artificial limb rehabilitation camp for the next two months.
Health Ministry spokesperson Peni Namotu said following the training, these five technicians will be able to produce the same quality of prosthetic artificial limbs as produced in India.
Story by: Sofaia Koroitanoa and Praneeta Deo
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