Project

The Sierra Leone Orthotics & Prosthetics Program

Adikalie Kamara

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Media Lab Research Theme: Connected Mind + Body

Article Research

The six dimensions of caring for patients with disabilities: a journey from the US to Sierra Leone

The journey to equitable access to bionic technology in Sierra Leone.

Article Research

Francesca Riccio-Ackerman Works to Improve Access to Prosthetics

PhD student is designing and building a sustainable care and delivery model in Sierra Leone

New collaboration aims to strengthen orthotic and prosthetic care in Sierra Leone

K Lisa Yang Center for Bionics and Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation aim to develop an integrative approach to strengthening

Gallery Research

Prostheses for All: Sierra Leone Project

Footage of the Biomechatronics Group in their work collaborating to improve the orthotic and prosthetic sector of Sierra Leone.