Transforming Lives: MAA ENT Hospitals' Free Cochlear Implant Program Under the ADIP Scheme
Hearing loss is a pervasive challenge affecting millions around the world, with India being no exception. Recent statistics suggest that approximately 63 million people in India suffer from significant auditory loss, which includes both mild and severe cases. This condition not only hinders communication but also significantly impacts social and emotional development, particularly in children. Addressing this urgent issue, MAA ENT Hospitals steps forward with a transformative initiative.
Under the Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) scheme launched by the Indian government, MAA ENT Hospitals is proud to announce free cochlear implantation surgeries for children up to 5 years of age. This initiative is aimed at families below the poverty line, who often struggle with healthcare accessibility and affordability. The ADIP scheme is designed to support the differently-abled in acquiring crucial aids and appliances that can promote their full participation in society.
Cochlear implants are small, complex electronic devices that can provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. The implant consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that is surgically placed under the skin. These implants do more than amplify sound; they directly stimulate the auditory nerve to send signals to the brain, which recognizes these signals as sound. The ability to hear can dramatically alter the life course of a child, helping them to gain speech and language skills comparable to their hearing peers and vastly improving their quality of life.
At MAA ENT Hospitals, we take pride in our track record of success in cochlear implant surgeries. With over 700 implants performed, our experienced team boasts a near-perfect success rate of 99.99%. Of these, more than 350 surgeries were conducted free of cost, reflecting our commitment to making healthcare accessible to all segments of society.
This initiative is not just about performing surgeries but about giving children the gift of sound―a chance to hear their parents' voices, respond to their names, enjoy music, and engage fully with the world around them. It's about breaking the silence that envelops their world and bringing them into the realm of sound and speech.
We urge everyone to spread the word about this life-changing opportunity. If you know a family with a child who could benefit from a cochlear implant, please share this information with them. Reaching out could not only change a child's life but could save it by integrating them more fully into the world of sounds and social interaction.
For further information or to check eligibility for the program, families are encouraged to contact MAA ENT Hospitals at 91000 33289 or 9000 185 185. Let’s join hands to echo the sounds of change and hope across communities, ensuring that no child has to live in silence.