After years of despair, 90 Zanzibar amputees walk again with free prosthetic limbs
Ninety amputees in Zanzibar have received free prosthetic limbs through a partnership between the Naya Qadam Trust and the Zanzibar Global Health and Education Foundation. The project aims to restore mobility and economic independence to individuals who previously struggled with daily activities.
Why it matters
This initiative significantly improves the quality of life and economic prospects for disabled individuals in an underserved region.
Unguja. Ninety people who had lost one or both limbs have been fitted with free prosthetic legs in Zanzibar, giving them renewed independence and hope after years of living with limited mobility.
The beneficiaries received the prosthetic limbs under the Zanzibar 100 Limb Project, a partnership between the UK-based Naya Qadam Trust and the Zanzibar Global Health and Education Foundation (ZGHEF).
Assessment, fitting and rehabilitation services were carried out over nearly a month, from June 1 to July, at Mbuzini District Hospital in Unguja.
Speaking after receiving their prosthetic limbs on July 10, 2026, several beneficiaries described how the support had transformed their lives, enabling them to regain mobility and look forward to supporting themselves once again.
Hashim Haji, a resident of Bububu, said he lost both legs in an accident, leaving him unable to work and dependent on others for daily care.
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