With technology advancement in Modern Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and 3D printing solutions, prosthetics and orthotics can now be easily manufactured using 3D CAD/CAM technology. This automation process significantly reduces the stages and the time it takes to produce artificial limbs compared to the standard manual process used at HVP Gatagara.

In addition, the quality of designed prosthetics and orthotics using 3D CAD/CAM technology offer great comfort to the patients.

By leveraging on the power of technology-based innovation to accelerate development and change lives, UNDP Rwanda is seeking to support HVP Gatagara to digitize its orthopedic workshop in Nyanza to improve the quality of prosthetic and orthotic devices, and optimize processes as well as delivery times of services for persons with physical disabilities in Rwanda.