Support Manha’s Cochlear Implant Surgery

Manha Aqeel Aqeel Zada's Story

Manha has been completely deaf for the past five years. She doesn’t know how to make sense of the sounds we hear every day. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, her parents cannot afford the cochlear implant surgery that could restore her hearing. But if you gave her just $10, it would cover the cost of her life-changing operation. Support Manha’s cochlear implant surgery to brighten her future.

Two-year-old Manha Aqeel, a resident of Swat, was born without the ability to hear. When she was a year old, her parents realised something was wrong and took her to the doctor for advice. After a series of tests, the doctor concluded that she had sensorineural hearing loss. The doctor has advised her to undergo cochlear implant surgery to enable her to hear. She would be able to hear and explore the world of sound with this device. The cochlear implant has two components. One is surgically implanted close to the ear, and the external component is installed a few weeks after the surgery.

Manha lives in a joint family with seven members. Her father is a daily wager and earns just PKR 20,000 per month. There is no other way for him to make money. The cost of implanting a cochlear device is high. Due to financial constraints, he is unable to afford the surgical expenses. Her father said in a depressed tone:

“Your compassion has the potential to change my daughter’s life. Dealing with a hearing impairment that affects her connections and friendships, a cochlear implant surgery, made possible by your kindness, would bring her boundless happiness and unlock a world of endless opportunities.”

Her parents learned about Transparent Hands through one of their relatives and contacted us for registration. We can get her the surgery she needs for a cochlear implant as soon as we get your financial contribution. Support Manha’s cochlear implant surgery and allow her to live her life to the fullest.

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Manha Aqeel Aqeel Zada's Story

Manha Aqeel, a two-year-old girl from Swat, was born without the ability to hear. Concerned about their daughter's lack of response to sound, her parents sought medical advice when she turned one. After undergoing a series of tests, the doctor delivered the heartbreaking news: Manha had sensorineural hearing loss. However, there was hope in the form of cochlear implant surgery, which could potentially restore her hearing and allow her to experience the world of sound. The only hurdle was the high cost of the surgery, which seemed impossible for her financially constrained-family.

Fortunately, fate intervened when Manha's parents heard about Transparent Hands through a relative. They reached out to us, hoping for a ray of hope. We are dedicated to providing medical assistance to those in need.

With our support, Manha was admitted to Ali Medical Center, Islamabad. Dr. Jawad, a skilled surgeon, performed the cochlear implant surgery on 23-08-2023. With precision and expertise, he successfully implanted the internal component, setting a significant milestone in Manha's life. The surgery would enable her to hear and bring an end to her world of silence.

Just one day after the surgery, Manha was discharged from the hospital, filled with renewed hope and a sense of wonder. In the following weeks, the external component of the cochlear implant was carefully fitted, and Manha began a series of speech therapy sessions. Under the guidance of dedicated speech therapists, she started her journey to develop her language and communication skills. Slowly but surely, she started responding to her parents' voices, forming her own words, and expressing her love and connection with her loved ones.

Every sound she now heard was a cause for celebration for the generosity of the donors who made this transformation possible. Their kindness and compassion had given Manha the priceless ability to hear, setting her on a path to a brighter future.