Médecins Sans Frontières - Introduction of 3D technology (INT)

Unique Identifier Code / URN MSB230142

Date taken / Date Recorded 17/04/2025 12:00 AM

Country Syria

Commissioning section MSF-FRANCE

Photographer / videographer / producer Abdulrahman Sadeq

Copyright Abdulrahman Sadeq/MSF

Usage Rights (MSF) External Media, MSF Fundraising, MSF Publications, Social Media

Formal Consent Copy available yes

Editor's rating ★★★ (F)

Video format h264 (Main) (avc1 / 0x31637661)

Duration 1m31s

Maximum Size 1080px × 1920px 201.51 MB

Additional Information / Shotlist Atmeh, Syria

Abdulnasir Al-kadour
Patient’s father

My son is 20 years old. He was at work when I was informed that he had suffered burns due to a fire at his workplace.

They started performing surgeries, and he now undergoes debridement procedures every two days.

In 2024 alone, MSF treated over 8,000 burn-related emergency cases in Atmeh, northwest Syria, mainly caused by domestic accidents due to people's dire living conditions.

Many burn patients fear that the scars will remain. They wonder whether the burn marks will be permanent, especially in visible areas like the face and hands.

Wael Kassoum Physiotherapist Supervisor

One of the biggest challenges we face is applying pressure to facial areas. Using Lycra garments does not provide the necessary pressure on facial scars.

In March 2025, MSF launched a new 3D-printing programme at the Atmeh Hospital, with the support of the MSF Foundation. As the first of its kind in Syria, it offers innovative, accessible and tailored solutions to severe facial burns., such as compression masks, made from 3D molds.

Now, with the introduction of 3D printing technology in Syria,
we can achieve the best possible results in treating facial scars.

Abeer Abdulhadi
Physiotherapist

We gained the ability to control the pressure around these areas [nose, eyes, and mouth],
and produce a larger number of facial skin grafts in record time
with greater precision than the traditional method.