Sana'a:The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences at Sana'a University hosted an event on Thursday in celebration of World Prosthetics and Orthotics Day, which also marked the graduation of its first bachelor's degree class in the field.
According to Yemen News Agency, the faculty has received Category I international accreditation from the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO).
Health and Environment Minister Dr. Ali Shaiban congratulated the graduates, emphasizing the humanitarian significance of prosthetics and orthotics in restoring hope and enhancing services for individuals requiring these devices. He noted Yemen's need for more specialists in this area and described the international accreditation as a national achievement, recognizing the university's dedication to international education standards.
Deputy Minister of Education and Scientific Research Dr. Hatem Al-Dais commended Sana'a University and the faculty for advancing applied medical education and training qualified national professionals to serve the community.
Faculty Dean Dr. Khaled Al-Khamisi highlighted that the bachelor's program is the first of its kind in Yemen, representing a significant step in training specialists in this vital humanitarian field. He added that the international accreditation underscores the quality of the faculty's educational and training environment, offering broader opportunities for graduates.
The event featured the graduates taking a medical oath and the honoring of the Health Minister, faculty leadership, academic and technical staff, graduates, and officials from the Ministry of Health's Prosthetics and Physical Therapy Center.
