Submitted by kazmi on Wed, 09/21/2016 - 16:52
Training for OP Technicians Mayo Hospital was organized at PRC Lahore from 19th - 30th September, 2016. It was under the Joint collaboration of CHEF international & CHAL Foundation.
Courtesy: Ahmed Raza (PIRS Islamabad)
Submitted by kazmi on Tue, 08/23/2016 - 15:30
Applications on the prescribed forms are invited for admission to the BS Orthotics Prosthetics Degree Programme for the Academic year 2016-17(Morning ) Fall Semester 2016 of the University.
Online Admissions http://admissions.gcuf.edu.pk/
Availability of Prospectus
Submitted by OPPAK on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 10:33
PIPOS is an autonomous education institute in public sector awarding B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics sciences from Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar and internationally recognized by ISPO (International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics).
Admission are open to Male and Female Candidates from all over the country, for 04 year B.Sc (Hons) Program in Prosthetics and Orthotics Sciences from Khyber Medical University. Grab this oppurtunity for bright future.
Submitted by OPPAK on Thu, 07/28/2016 - 16:36
Five-year-old Mir Bayyaan Baloch was born without his right hand, but thanks to the determination of his father and the support of those dedicated to improving lives through 3D printing, he now has the ability to do everything other children his age can do.
Submitted by OPPAK on Thu, 07/28/2016 - 16:29
KARACHI: Two weeks ago, Shabana moved her hand for the first time since her accident. Where there were once amputated fingers, she now has a new, albeit bulky hand made of synthetic material. Designed to her body's measurements, and with no electronic elements, Shabana's artificial hand is among the first 3D printed prosthetics in Pakistan.
The project began with an unlikely meeting: Dr Hassan Zahid had recently moved back from Turkey when he ran into his neighbour, Rabi Imran, a 22-year-old working as an engineer at the time.
Submitted by OPPAK on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 15:12
ILALO, ECUADOR: An Ecuadoran who lost both his feet is aiming to become the first climber to scale the world's toughest mountain, K2, with artificial limbs and without oxygen supplies.Santiago Quintero had half of each foot amputated for frostbite after climbing Aconcagua in Argentina in 2002. But that has not stopped him."They told me I would never climb 5,000-meter mountains again," the smiling 41-year-old told AFP.
Submitted by OPPAK on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 14:53
GENEVA, 24 May 2016—At a high-level side event held during the 69th session of the World Health Assembly, taking place in Geneva, ISPO leaders have joined delegates to call on all countries to make Assistive Health Technology available to all.
Submitted by OPPAK on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 04:00
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Saira Afzal Tarar on Wednesday said access to assistive products was a right, not a privilege, for people with disability.
Submitted by OPPAK on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 06:52
OPPAK.com has the pleasure to congratulate Mr. Liaquat Ali Malik on his assignment and wishing him a successful mission. PIPOS has made an excellent choice based on expertise, experience and talent.We also applaud the contributions and services of Mr. Aziz Ahmed (Ex. Managing Director) for institutions and community.
Submitted by OPPAK on Thu, 04/28/2016 - 05:23
A MoU has been already signed with Pakistan Institute of Prosthetic and Orthotic Sciences (PIPOS) Peshawar where poor patients of Fata, who lost their limbs in various incidents of terrorism including bomb blasts and IED explosions, would be provided artificial limbs free of cost to help bring them into normal life, he said, adding the Government would bear all expenses of such patients for which Rs60 millions were allocated.
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