Abdul Wasay Overcame His Congenital Deafness
Abdul Wasay's Story
Abdul Wasay, a 5-year-old boy from Rahim Yar Khan, was suffering from congenital deafness. He could not hear the sounds around him, and his silent world isolated and frustrated him. Moreover, it affected his cognition and caused delays in developmental milestones. Upon noticing his condition when he was one year old, his parents took him to a nearby hospital and consulted a doctor. After running some medical tests, the doctor diagnosed him with congenital sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). To enable him to hear his loved ones’ voices, the doctor recommended cochlear implant surgery. Unfortunately, the surgical cost was overwhelming for Abdul Wasay’s family.
Abdul Wasay’s day-to-day activities and his potential were badly affected by his inability to interact with people. He couldn’t receive opportunities like other kids of his age and was missing a major blessing in his life. His parents longed to give him the ability to hear, but their financial constraints made it impossible for them to do so. His father is a teacher and the sole breadwinner in the family. His insufficient monthly income was just enough to cover their basic needs only. During this dark moment, Abdul Wasay’s family learned about Transparent Hands and asked us for help. We listened to their concerns and swiftly registered Wasay’s case.
On 26th July 2024, Abdul Wasay was admitted to GIMS Hospital in Gambat. The surgery was scheduled for 27th July 2024. His operation was skillfully performed by Dr. Maqbool Ahmed and he fitted the internal component of the cochlear implant. The surgery was a remarkable success, and after recovery, Abdul Wasay was discharged on 28th July 2024.
Six weeks after the surgery, the external component of the cochlear implant was installed. To achieve another milestone in his communication and language development, Abdul Wasay now attends regular speech therapy sessions. His parents expressed their gratitude as follows:
“We can’t describe our happiness when our son responded to our voices for the first time in life. He spent five years in silence, but now he can explore the world and live, play, and grow like other children. We are deeply grateful to you for your help.”
The cochlear implant surgery has enabled Abdul Wasay to enjoy different sounds around him. Now he will never miss out on any opportunity and will continue to excel in life. His surgery was made possible just because of you. Thank you for your generous support!