Halemeh Saleh Mohammed Al-Na'mate
Middle East – Jordan
Halemeh was growing up in Balka Al–qour, a rural area of Jordan, when at the age of nine she broke her foot. The traditional remedies available in her village were not enough to prevent infection, and gangrene soon set in. By the time Halemeh got medical treatment three months later, her leg could not be saved. She underwent amputation surgery and spent a month in recovery. She did not receive rehabilitation therapy or a mobility device. For many years, Halemeh stayed at home, relying on a homemade wooden crutch and her mother's assistance to perform daily activities. Halemeh's injury ...