By Wissam Bou-Zaid
GAZA, Nov 11 (KUNA) -- Atia Bani, a Palestinian child, currently lives almost a normal life using two artificial limbs fitted to his body with financial contributions by the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Society (KRCS), almost a year ago.
He has restored his normal life and has become able to proceed with his daily chores due to the medical help provided by the Kuwaiti Red Crescent, said Redha Kheder, the KRCS representative in Palestine, in a statement to KUNA.
The KRCS had responded to an appeal for help by Bani's low-income family, Khedher said, indicating that other Palestinian children with amputated legs had received such help and became able to go to school and do other daily activities.
However, there are still 200 cases that need such aid, said Kheder, hoping that they get the help very soon.
Bani's mother told KUNA that the Kuwaiti Red Crescent had responded to the appeal for help quickly and in seven days, the association secured a sum to cover expenses of implanting the artificial limbs to her son.
His family expressed gratitude to the State of Kuwait, namely His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, for the continuous support for the Palestinian people.
The Palestinian child was born with deformities in the lower part of his body and other health problems. (end) wib.rk