In a similar vein as the photograph taken by Khaled Misaytif at a border checkpoint, a parallel situation unfolded. The subject of this narrative is Muhammad, a 15-month-old boy, who was denied entry at the border checkpoint in the aforementioned photograph. However, there is a remarkable update to this story – Muhammad, born with neither arms nor legs, has been equipped with prosthetic legs.
Muhammad, along with his parents, recently returned to their hometown in Idlib, Syria, bearing the gift of new legs, and their hearts brimming with gratitude toward Turkey. Muhammad’s birth defect left him without limbs, making this development truly life-changing.
The catalyst for this transformation was Khaled’s social media plea, where he shared poignant images of Muhammad, seeking assistance from Turkey. In September, the interior minister, Suleyman Soylu, facilitated the family’s visit to Hatay, a region bordering Syria.
Following that, Muhammad was transported to the nation’s capital, Ankara, to undergo the procedure for his new prosthetic limbs. He spent a duration of seven weeks at the facility, where he received intensive training on how to walk with these artificial legs. Finally, Muhammad returned to the tent in Idlib where his family had sought refuge, marking a significant milestone in his journey.
It’s worth noting that a substantial number of individuals, compelled to leave their homes due to various circumstances, find themselves in situations similar to Muhammad’s family, seeking shelter and support.
On Thursday, Khaled Misaytif shared with Anadolu Agency (AA) that the initial phase of his son’s therapy had concluded, and the family is planning to return to Turkey for further follow-up care. He expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the Turkish government for their unwavering support.
Additionally, Khaled extended their gratitude to the First Lady, Emine Erdoğan, for her gracious hospitality during their visit to the Presidential Complex and for her continuous support throughout their remarkable journey.
He stated that his son will be able to acquire another set of prosthetic legs that would allow him to move. “Muhammad is grinning at this moment, and he has the same feelings as the other children. The parent stated that his son is now able to play with other children.
