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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. -
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 -
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. -
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
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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