Support Meerab’s Cochlear Implant Surgery

Meerab Fatima's Story

Meerab was born without the ability to hear. Her beautiful name is a bitter reminder of the tragedy that she cannot respond to it or recognize her parents’ voices. Sadly, her parents do not have the financial means to pay for the cochlear implant surgery that is necessary for her to regain her hearing. We request that you support Meerab’s cochlear implant surgery and help us introduce her to the world of sounds. It is only possible with your financial gift.

Two-year-old Meerab Fatima, a resident of Dera Ismail Khan, has been suffering from hearing impairment since birth. When she was a year old, her parents noticed that she did not respond to their voices. Her parents took her to the local hospital, where her tests were done. Upon consultation, she was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. The doctor advised her to undergo cochlear implant surgery. A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that sends electrical signals to stimulate the cochlear nerve (the nerve for hearing). The implant has internal and external components. The external part picks up sounds with a microphone. Then, it processes the sound and transmits it to the internal part of the implant.

She lives with her parents and one sibling in a rented house. Her father works as a security guard for PKR 13,000 per month. He is struggling to make ends meet. It is not possible for him to pay for the surgery with his limited income. He said it in a depressed tone.

“Everything turned upside down when the doctor told us she has hearing loss. My daughter’s future without surgery is a source of concern for me because I am not sure what her life will be like. Donate whatever you can afford to help us out today. “

Her parents registered the case with Transparent Hands after a relative’s recommendation. We want to help Meerab hear her parents’ voices soon. However, we need your help to make a family’s dream a reality. We urge you to support Meerab’s cochlear implant surgery to improve the quality of her life

Meerab Fatima's Story

Four-year-old Meerab was born deaf and unable to hear, and she faced the heartbreaking reality of being unable to respond to her name or recognize her parents' voices. The doctor recommended cochlear implant surgery as a potential solution, but her family was unable to afford the costly procedure. In their desperate search for help, they turned to Transparent Hands, where the power of collective compassion became their lifeline.

Meerab was admitted to Ali Medical Complex in Islamabad, where Dr. Jawad skillfully performed the cochlear implant surgery on 10-05-2023. With precision and expertise, the doctor successfully implanted the internal component, marking a significant milestone in Meerab's journey toward hearing restoration. After just one day in the hospital, she was discharged, and her spirits were lifted with hope.

However, the road to full hearing restoration was not yet complete. After a few weeks, the external component of the cochlear implant was meticulously fixed, opening a gateway to a world filled with sound. Meerab's life moved into a whole new dimension as she discovered the beauty and complexities of speech for the first time.

She has been referred to dedicated speech therapists who will help her in the process of developing language and communication skills with the help of speech therapy sessions. With the cochlear implant acting as a bridge to the world of sound, she embraced limitless possibilities for education, social interaction, and a fulfilling life.

The impact of this life-changing surgery was immeasurable, particularly because her family couldn't afford the cost. It was the collective generosity of donors like you, supporting Transparent Hands, that made this transformative experience possible. By contributing, you played a vital role in bringing the gift of hearing into her life, creating a ripple effect that will resonate throughout her future.

Meerab's newfound ability to hear has unlocked a world of opportunities. With each passing day, she grows stronger, more confident, and ready to face the world with the joyous symphony of sound accompanying her every step.