A physiotherapist prepares to put a 3D transparent mask on the face of Palestinian boy Ahmed Al Deeb, who has severe facial burns, at Medecins Sans Frontieres' clinic in Gaza City. Reuters
A physiotherapist prepares to put a 3D transparent mask on the face of Palestinian boy Ahmed Al Deeb, who has severe facial burns, at Medecins Sans Frontieres' clinic in Gaza City. Reuters
Using a 3D scanner in its clinic and a 3D printer owned by a Gaza business, Medecins Sans Frontieres-France provides compressive masks for Gaza facial burn victims to help them heal and prepare some for reconstructive surgery.
Using a 3D scanner in its clinic and a 3D printer owned by a Gaza business, Medecins Sans Frontieres-France provides compressive masks for Gaza facial burn victims to help them heal and prepare some for reconstructive surgery.
Ahmed is one of 23 patients to receive a locally-made theraupeutic mask. Reuters
Ahmed is one of 23 patients to receive a locally-made theraupeutic mask. Reuters
Physiotherapists fit the 3D mask to Ahmed's face at the clinic in Gaza City. Reuters
Physiotherapists fit the 3D mask to Ahmed's face at the clinic in Gaza City. Reuters
In the past, 3D masks were available for burn patients in Gaza only when they travelled to Jordan for reconstructive surgery.
In the past, 3D masks were available for burn patients in Gaza only when they travelled to Jordan for reconstructive surgery.
Coronavirus travel restrictions have made such journeys difficult, with only two Gaza patients able to make the trip in 2020 compared with 25 in 2019.
Coronavirus travel restrictions have made such journeys difficult, with only two Gaza patients able to make the trip in 2020 compared with 25 in 2019.
Palestinian boy Ahmed Al-Deeb at the Medecins Sans Frontieres clinic in Gaza City. Reuters
Palestinian boy Ahmed Al-Deeb at the Medecins Sans Frontieres clinic in Gaza City. Reuters
Ahmed Al-Deeb waits for his mask to be fitted at the clinic. Reuters
Ahmed Al-Deeb waits for his mask to be fitted at the clinic. Reuters

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Gaza burn victims get 3D printer face-masks - in pictures

The transparent masks are made of solid plastic materials imported from France that help soften tissues and prevent complications such as scarring

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February 12, 2021

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