A five year old boy was born
with congenital anomaly, having both feet turned backwards, has started walking
first time in his life after receiving artificial legs provided by HOPE
Rehabilitation Society.
When Haider Ali of Gujranwala
was born with the deformity, his parents were told that the boy could not walk
even if he could get artificial limbs which were not possible on his deformed
legs.
Dr. Noman Shakeel of HRS did
minor operation in nearby hospital which enable his limbs suitable for
artificial legs. The little boy has provided with artificial legs in HOPE Center
and has stated walking on the very first day of fitting.
HOPE Society President Dr.
Khalid Niaz Niazi said that HOPE has provided artificial limb to little boy free
of cost under its ‘Limbs for All’ project. After getting artificial legs Haider
Ali would be able to spend normal life and his parents has decided to send him
school, Dr.Niazi added.