Asad Ali Was Overjoyed to Receive the Gift of Hearing

Asad Ali's Story

Asad Ali, a 4-year-old boy from Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, had been living in a world of silence since birth. His parents noticed his deafness when he was one year old. They took him to a nearby hospital and consulted a doctor, who ran some lab tests and diagnosed Asad with congenital sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Asad struggled while playing with kids as he couldn’t understand them. He used to feel isolated from the world around him. According to the doctor, the only way to give him the ability to hear was through cochlear implant surgery.

However, the surgical cost was beyond Asad’s family’s financial capacity. 

Asad’s condition was taking a toll on his emotional well-being, leaving him feeling frustrated. Asad’s family was struggling to make ends meet and lived in a small mud house. His father is a daily wage laborer and his insufficient monthly income hardly covers their household expenses. Due to their financial hardships, Asad’s family turned to Transparent Hands and asked us to register his case. Through the contribution of donors, we finally arranged the cochlear implant surgery for Asad at one of our panel hospitals.

On 28th July 2024, Asad was admitted to GIMS Hospital in Gambat. The surgery was scheduled for the following day. Dr. Maqbool Ahmed carefully inserted the internal component of the cochlear implant. Asad was finally recovered and discharged in stable condition on 30th July 2024. The successful surgery gave Asad’s parents new hope and courage.

The external component of the cochlear implant was installed six weeks after the surgery. With regular follow-ups and speech therapy sessions, Asad is improving his communication skills. 

Asad Ali’s parents expressed their gratitude as follows:

“We can’t describe our happiness. It’s unbelievable to watch our son hearing and communicating with his friends. We are thankful for changing our son’s life.”

Asad can now excel in life without any difficulties that he once had with his hearing impairment. Today, he is on his way to a bright future. He can now play, grow, and thrive in life like other kids of his age. Asad’s parents are extending their deep gratitude to you for helping them.