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KIMSHEALTH to provide 3D printed artificial limbs free of cost

KIMSHEALTH to provide 3D printed artificial limbs free of cost

Thiruvananthapuram, November 15, 2023: KIMSHEALTH Limb Centre has taken a significant step to provide 3D-printed artificial limbs to deserving individuals totally free of cost. To further enhance this commitment, KIMSHEALTH has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Instalimb, a Japanese company and a pioneer in 3D printing technology, to establish the first centre of its kind in South India.

The 3D-printed artificial limbs provided are designed in such a manner that individuals in need can actively engage in their daily routine with improved comfort and cosmesis. “KIMSHEALTH is committed to leveraging technology for the betterment of society, and this collaboration with Instalimb will further strengthen this," said Dr. M.I Sahadulla, Chairman, and Managing Director, KIMSHEALTH. He expressed appreciation for Reshmi Aysha, CEO, KIMSHEALTH Cancer Centre and CSR, and Karandeep Singh, Operations Manager & Chief Prosthetist and Orthotist, Limb Centre, for coming up with such an initiative that utilises technology for the rehabilitation of individuals with physical disabilities.

So far, more than 2000 people from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and various other countries have benefited from KIMSHEALTH Limb Centre with free artificial limbs. The collaboration aims to integrate 3D printing technologies and artificial intelligence to design and fabricate the artificial limbs.

Dr. B. Rajan, Clinical Director, KIMSHEALTH, and Dr. Nita J, Consultant, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, were also present at the event. Shoichiro Adachi, COO and MD, Instalimb India, commented that this alliance in the field of healthcare marks an exceptional advancement in the sector. He also added that the partnership aims to transform the lives of individuals who require artificial limbs, advancing medical technologies and strengthening humanitarian efforts in the field.

 

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