Safeer Haider Can Respond to Sounds Now

Safeer Haider's Story

Safeer Haider, a 4-year-old boy from Daska, was unable to hear the sounds around him. His hearing issue filled his parent’s hearts with concerns and they decided to consult a doctor. When they took him to a local hospital, the doctor performed some medical tests and diagnosed Safeer with congenital Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL). This news was shocking for Safeer’s parents and they never imagined that their child would be deaf. To enable him to hear and speak, the doctor advised cochlear implant surgery. For Safeer’s parents, the cost of the surgery was something impossible to bear.

Safeer lived in a small house with his four family members. His father, the sole breadwinner in the family, worked as a police employee and earned just enough to cover necessities. Supporting a family of four on a limited income made it impossible to afford the expensive surgery. Their financial struggles left them feeling helpless and heartbroken about their son’s condition. A neighbor informed them about Transparent Hands, and they reached out for assistance. We promptly registered Safeer’s case and arranged for his surgery.

On 26th November 2024, Safeer was admitted to Evercare Hospital, Lahore, where Dr. Imran Saeed performed the procedure to implant the internal component of the cochlear device. After receiving post-operative care and monitoring, Safeer was discharged in satisfactory condition on 27th November 2024.

In 6 to 8 weeks, the external component of the cochlear implant will be installed, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Safeer’s life. Following this, Safeer will attend speech therapy sessions to develop his communication skills.

Safeer’s parents expressed their joy as follows:

“It’s a blessing to see Safeer respond to sounds for the first time. Before the surgery, my child struggled to hear the world around him. Now, he is discovering sounds he never knew existed. You have changed his life forever. We are truly thankful for this gift.”

The cochlear implant surgery was successful and Safeer can now have the same opportunities as other children. Safeer’s family is overjoyed to see him taking his first steps toward hearing and speaking. They are immensely grateful to you for changing Safeer’s life.