SCRIPT ENG: PICTO: GAZA

“85% of our patients are children.”

SYNTHÉ: Ibtihal Alwali, MSF physiotherapist

“The first step is scanning. We use this 3D scanner to take a scan of the patient’s face.”

“This scanner is the only one in the Gaza Strip.”

“The most important challenge is the raw material itself. If it does not enter the Gaza Strip, there will be shortages, and we will not be able to print molds for patients.”

“As for the printer, there are no replacement parts. If it breaks down or malfunctions, there are no spare parts. And regarding the scanner, if any malfunction or breakage occurs, it cannot be replaced.”

ON SCREEN TEXT: Since Israel has banned MSF and 37 NGOs from operating in Palestine, our supplies to Gaza have been cut off, hampering vital medical services.

“The second step is processing and design. We use specialized software to create a custom mold for each patient, and to define the facial features and the necessary pressure on scar areas, thereby treating and controlling scar areas and contractures.”

“The third step is printing. We use this spool, which is the raw material for printing specialized molds for each patient, and this 3D printer, which creates the molds.”

“The fourth step is casting and shaping. After these custom molds for each patient come out of the printer, we pour plaster to form the appropriate model for each patient’s face. After forming the model, we melt plastic sheets like these and vacuum-form them to shape the plastic mask, or face mask.”

“We need medical supplies to enter the Gaza Strip.”