Join us to mark International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day

This year, International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day takes place on 5th November and we invite the global community to join Exceed and the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) to celebrate the transformative impact of prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) products and the professionals who design, make, fit and maintain these devices.

The theme for 2025 is ‘Products – Advancing Access, Innovation and Quality’, to emphasise the diversity, creativity and human-centred design behind P&O technologies designed to restore mobility and promote dignity and independence.

Exceed is a leader in P&O education in lower resource settings and our specialist P&O school in Cambodia, based at the National Institute for Social Affairs has trained P&O clinicians and technicians from 30 lower and middle income countries, enabling these professionals to bring much-needed services to countries and regions in which millions struggle to access high quality P&O services.

Access and sustainability are key issues for P&O, especially in resource-limited settings, and Exceed works with Governments and other partners in the public and private sectors to develop service delivery models and create the resources needed to provide services which are sustainable and accessible to everyone who needs the lifelong support provided by P&O professionals.

Regional Leaders’ Conference for Prosthetic and Orthotic Schools Ends in Sri Lanka

The third annual meeting of Regional Leaders of Prosthetic and Orthotic Schools in South and South East Asia - taking place in Sri Lanka - concluded on 24th October, with a closing ceremony hosted by the Sri Lankan School of Prosthetics and Orthotics.


These annual events are designed to promote and develop cooperation between major Prosthetic and Orthotic (P&O) Schools, to enhance the delivery of P&O education and promote the P&O profession in South and Southeast Asia and other regions.

Mr Ryo Takaoka represented Mr Isomata Akio, Ambassador of Japan.

Dr Samantha Ranasinghe represented the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health.

The Sri Lankan Government was represented by Dr. Samantha Ranasinghe, Director of Training, Ministry of Health who, with other dignitaries, including the Deputy Director of Ragama Rehabilitation Hospital and leading medical practitioners, spoke at the ceremony.

Mr Ryo Takaoka, Second Secretary for Economic and Development Cooperation, Embassy of Japan, gave a special address on behalf of Mr. Isomata Akio, Ambassador of Japan and a number of guest international speakers made important contributions.

Sisary Kheng, Cambodia Country Director of Exceed Worldwide, spoke about about 'Enhancing Regional Cooperation'; Professor Malcolm Granat, University of Salford(UK) talked about postgraduate studies and career pathways to the P&O profession and Professor M.S. Wong, from Hong Kong Polytechnic University - who provided clinical training at the event - spoke about scoliosis training.

Sisary Kheng, Exceed Worldwide Country Director for Cambodia emphasised the importance of international collaboration.

After contributions from other speakers, Professor Paul Flemming, Exceed Worldwide Trustee, thanked the Sri Lankan Government and Ministry of Health for hosting the event and acknowledged the vital and long-term support of The Nippon Foundation which makes these important collaboration conferences possible.

H P U Mihiran, Clinic Manager of Exceed Lanka, Exceed P&O’s clinic in Sri Lanka.

Regional Prosthetics and Orthotics Faculty Leaders' Conference In Sri Lanka

The Regional Prosthetics and Orthotics Faculty Leaders' Conference is taking place at the Sri Lankan School of Prosthetics and Orthotics this week.

Professor Paul Flemming, Exceed Worldwide Trustee, speaking at the opening ceremony of the Conference.

This important event brings regional P&O leaders together to discuss cooperation between P&O Schools in South and Southeast Asia, to promote and develop the P&O profession .

Australian government representatives visit Exceed and the ACCESS2 project

Representatives from the Australian government including Fiona Phillips MP, H.E. Steve Georganas, MP and Senator Maria Kovacic this week visited Phnom Penh and Siem Reap in Cambodia. The group visited a number of Exceed-managed projects which from part of the ACCESS2 programme, funded by the Australian Government, including the Children’s National Hospital, the National Paediatric Hospital and Exceed’s Central Fabrication Unit for prosthetic and orthotic devices. 

Exceed meets with Ministry of Education in Cambodia

Exceed Worldwide CEO Carson Harte, Country Director Kheng Sisary and other senior team members met with His Excellency Dr. Parliament, Hong Chuan Naron, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports, at the office of the Ministry.

Thor Phearsa; Exceed CEO Carson Harte; HE Hong Chuan Naron, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Education; Exceed Country Director Kheng Sisary; Sam Buntheoun and Aun Touch Tech.

At this meeting the Exceed team and the Deputy Prime Minister discussed the success of collaborations between Exceed and the Ministry, and looked to the future as the Deputy Prime Minister shared the progress of the Special Education Program which shows the Government's commitment to providing quality education for every child.

Exceed recently signed a new three-year MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding) with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.