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Libya's War Amputees Find Hope

Published January 4th, 2021 - 08:27 GMT

For Radwan Jibril, wounded in a bastion of Libya's 2011 revolution, losing his leg became "inevitable" and he had a prosthetic replacement, but thousands of other amputees are still waiting.

An orthopaedic centre is finally scheduled to open in March to provide prostheses to amputees in the North African country riven by conflict for the past decade.

Jibril, like so many others, was hit by shrapnel in his western hometown of Misrata, which endured a devastating siege during the revolt that brought down longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi. according to AFP.

"Despite several medical stays abroad, amputation was inevitable because the injury had been so badly treated. It was all a big shock," he said.

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Patients wait for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees

Patients wait for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP

Members of staff work at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees

Members of staff work at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP

A member of staff works at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees

A member of staff works at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP

Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril who uses a prosthetic leg after an injury amid clashes in 2011, works at his shop in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees

Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril who uses a prosthetic leg after an injury amid clashes in 2011, works at his shop in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP

A patient waits for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees

A patient waits for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP

Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril enters the National Center for Artificial Limbs for a consultation, in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP

Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril enters the National Center for Artificial Limbs for a consultation, in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP

Director of the National Center for Artificial Limbs Al-Sadeq Al-Haddad, speaks during an interview at his office in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP

Director of the National Center for Artificial Limbs Al-Sadeq Al-Haddad, speaks during an interview at his office in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP

A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP

A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP

Patients wait for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
Members of staff work at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
A member of staff works at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril who uses a prosthetic leg after an injury amid clashes in 2011, works at his shop in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
A patient waits for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril enters the National Center for Artificial Limbs for a consultation, in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP
Director of the National Center for Artificial Limbs Al-Sadeq Al-Haddad, speaks during an interview at his office in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP
A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP
Patients wait for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
Patients wait for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP
Members of staff work at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
Members of staff work at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP
A member of staff works at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
A member of staff works at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP
Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril who uses a prosthetic leg after an injury amid clashes in 2011, works at his shop in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril who uses a prosthetic leg after an injury amid clashes in 2011, works at his shop in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP
A patient waits for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees
A patient waits for a consultation at the National Center for Artificial Limbs, in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. However, A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP
Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril enters the National Center for Artificial Limbs for a consultation, in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP
Libyan fishmonger Radwan Jibril enters the National Center for Artificial Limbs for a consultation, in the port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. With Libya's health sector left in tatters by its multiple conflicts since the 2011 revolution, war-wounded Libyans are often sent abroad for treatment, at the expense of the state. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP
Director of the National Center for Artificial Limbs Al-Sadeq Al-Haddad, speaks during an interview at his office in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP
Director of the National Center for Artificial Limbs Al-Sadeq Al-Haddad, speaks during an interview at his office in Libya's port city of Misrata, on December 17, 2020. MAHMUD TURKIA / AFP
A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP
A national centre for prostheses, being established in Misrata, already has a patient waiting list of more than 3,000 amputees, and its director hopes to be able in 5 years "to provide prostheses to all amputees in Libya". Mahmud TURKIA / AFP

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