KARACHI, July 7, 2025 – In a major humanitarian breakthrough, Pakistani startup Bioniks ships prosthetics to Gaza war survivors, offering hope and mobility to children injured in the conflict.
Sidra Al Bordeeni, an eight-year-old girl from Gaza, received her first bionic arm in a refugee camp in Jordan. A year ago, she lost her arm in an airstrike while taking shelter at Nuseirat School. Her new prosthetic was made possible through remote technology developed in Karachi.
The arm was created over 4,000 km away using a smartphone-based 3D scanning process. Bioniks’ team, led by CEO Anas Niaz, remotely designed and fit the device using virtual consultations. Niaz then personally flew to Amman to deliver and finalize the fittings.
“We’ve built over 1,000 prosthetic limbs in Pakistan,” said Niaz. “This is our first delivery to war victims outside the country.”
Another recipient, three-year-old Habebat Allah, who lost both arms and a leg, also received prosthetics through the same program. Her devices were funded by Pakistani donors, while Sidra’s was supported by Mafaz Clinic in Jordan.
Each prosthetic arm by Bioniks costs around $2,500, significantly lower than alternatives priced at $10,000–$20,000 in the West. Though simpler than U.S.-made limbs, Bioniks’ designs are light, functional, and ideal for children, who require frequent replacements.
Bioniks also adds custom designs inspired by characters like Iron Man or Elsa to help kids accept their limbs emotionally and use them confidently in daily life.
According to the UN, Gaza has seen a sharp rise in amputee cases, especially among children, since the war began in 2023. With Gaza’s healthcare system crippled, remote technologies like Bioniks’ provide an alternative for critical care.
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