Türkiye considers prosthetics centre in southern Syria for Gaza child amputees

Türkiye is weighing plans to establish a humanitarian medical centre in southern Syria to support children from Gaza who have lost limbs during the war, a senior Turkish academic said.

Speaking at the 7th Student Symposium on Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthoses in Gülhane, Professor Kemallettin Aydin, rector of the University of Medical Sciences, said the proposal is under discussion with Turkish authorities and could move forward once the necessary approvals are secured, Caliber.Az reports, citing Turkish media. 

According to Aydin, assessments conducted through the Jordanian Hashemite Charity Organisation — which helps coordinate humanitarian aid for Gaza — indicate that around 6,000 children require prosthetics and orthotic support.

The proposed centre would focus on manufacturing and fitting prosthetic limbs, as well as providing ongoing medical care for patients. Aydin highlighted that many of the affected children face additional health challenges, including chronic malnutrition, which complicates long-term treatment.

He explained that fluctuations in weight require continuous adjustments to prosthetic devices, making sustained medical support essential.

Aydin stressed that the initiative is intended not only to provide medical assistance but also to restore hope for children affected by the conflict, underlining Türkiye’s potential role in delivering the project.

By Sabina Mammadli