Muhammad Jan is Exploring the World of Sounds

Muhammad Jan's Story

Muhammad Jan, a 2-year-old boy from Khuzdar, Balochistan, had been living in a world of silence since birth. He never responded to his parent’s voices or the sounds of toys. Jan’s parents received a medical consultation from a doctor, who, after a thorough examination diagnosed Jan with congenital sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). The doctor recommended cochlear implant surgery to open the door to the world of sounds for him. But Jan’s family couldn’t afford the cost of the surgery.

Jan lives in a two-room mud house with his four family members. His father is the sole provider for the family and earns PKR 20,000 monthly. The thought of their son continuing to live in silence was heartbreaking for Jan’s parents. They were already surviving in extreme poverty and couldn’t pay for Jan’s surgery. In this dark hour, Jan’s parents learned about Transparent Hands and they reached out to us. Understanding the need for Jan’s surgery and the family’s financial hardships, we promptly registered his case.

On June 7, 2024, Muhammad Jan was admitted to the GIMS hospital in Gambat. The surgery was scheduled for June 8, 2024. Dr. Maqbool skillfully performed the cochlear implant surgery and inserted the internal component of the implant. Jan was discharged on June 9, 2024.’ The external component was installed after six weeks of the surgery. His journey to recovery and introduction to a world of sounds is ongoing with speech therapy sessions. It will help him learn to navigate this new, vibrant world that was once out of his reach.

Jan’s parents shared their emotions as follows:

“We don’t have words to describe our happiness. It was unbelievable when our son heard us and responded to us for the first time. We are thankful for the help we received in this time of need.”

Muhammad Jan’s parents are filled with hope for his future, knowing that their son now has the opportunity to live a fuller and happy life. The future now holds endless possibilities for Muhammad Jan, and it’s all made possible due to the generosity of donors like you. You made a significant impact on Jan’s life.