Ali awaits Cochlear Implant Surgery

Ali Burhan's Story

Ali awaits Cochlear Implant Surgery. Please know that your tiny contribution to Ali Burhan’s cause will open up a whole new universe and chances for him. We urge you to donate as much as possible. Every penny that is contributed is much appreciated.

Ali Burhan, a one-year-old boy from Muzafar garh, has not been able to enjoy his early life like other children have. Congenital Sensorineural Hearing Loss is his condition. Ali would frequently become ill as a result of persistent high fevers, and he eventually got an ear infection. His parents saw that he was deafeningly not responding to sounds. He was brought to a neighbouring hospital for treatment. He was checked by an ENT specialist. The doctor advised for some tests to be done to be sure of the cause of Ali’s deafness.  After the test reports, the ENT specialist diagnosed Ali with a Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Ali was advised to undergo a Cochlear Implant. A cochlear implant receives sound from the outside environment, processes it, and sends small electric currents near the auditory nerve. These electric currents activate the nerve, which then sends a signal to the brain. The brain learns to recognize this signal and the person experiences this as “hearing”.

The only option for a lasting cure is cochlear implant surgery. Ali will have a modified sense of sound thanks to a medically implanted neuroprosthetic device. Ali’s parents, however, are unable to cover the high expense of the surgery. Ali’s father is the family’s main earner. He works as a salesman for a private company and barely makes PKR. 15,000 a month. He is unable to arrange for Ali’s cochlear implant because he is responsible for a family of six. Ali’s mother described to us:

“My son is a brilliant young man. I have a gut feeling about it. Even though he is unable to communicate, he picks up on cues and responds with his motions, smile, and bright eyes. Kindly help my child in hearing the sounds of existence. If you’re reading this, I’d like to express my gratitude to you.”

Ali’s parents have registered their case with Transparent Hands with the support of their doctor. We’re on a mission to make Ali as happy and healthy as possible. However, we require your assistance in this regard. As, Ali awaits Cochlear Implant Surgery, we ask you donate for his case. Your contribution will provide Ali with the ability to hear.

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