What Doesn't Kill You

Season 24Episode 3330 minDec 2, 2019
What Doesn't Kill You

Introduced by NSW Australian of the Year, Dr Munjed Al Muderis

Late last year Ghanim Al Shnen was working on a building site when a metal bar he was holding struck overhead wires. He suffered catastrophic injuries that resulted in the amputation of both his arms.

Now, in a world-first procedure, he is being fitted with two robotic arms that he will control with his mind. Overseeing this complex process is renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed al Muderis.

The two men have much in common. Both fled Iraq in fear of their lives, arriving in Australia by boat. Boat spent time in detention centres where they used the time to educate themselves.

To adapt to a life with no arms is profoundly difficult but Ghanim has impressed everyone with his resilience, positivity and good humour.

Australian Story filmed with Ghanim over six months, following this medical miracle as it unfolded.

What Doesn't Kill You has aired on Dec 2, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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