You Supported Mustafa’s Cochlear Implant Surgery

Muhammad Mustafa's Story

Muhammad Mustafa, a 4-year-old boy from Larkana, had lived in a silent world since birth. His parents began to worry when they noticed that he wasn’t responding to sounds. He couldn’t even communicate his basic needs. His parents consulted a doctor about his condition, who conducted some medical tests. After evaluation, Mustafa’s parents’ worst fears were confirmed—he had sensorineural hearing loss. The doctor advised cochlear implant surgery and explained that this implant could restore his ability to hear, but without it, Mustafa would face a lifetime of communication challenges. Unfortunately, the surgical cost was overwhelming for his family.

Mustafa lived in a modest rented house with his seven family members. His father, the sole provider for the family, worked as a teacher and his income covered their basic needs only.
The cost of the cochlear implant surgery was far beyond what they could afford, and they feared that Mustafa would grow up in silence. Determined to find a solution, they reached out to Transparent Hands and asked us for help. After listening to their concerns, we immediately registered Mustafa’s case.

On 30th August 2024, Mustafa was admitted to GIMS Hospital in Gambat. The surgery took place on 31st August 2024. Dr. Maqbool Ahmed skillfully inserted the internal component of the cochlear implant. After receiving post-operative care and critical monitoring, Mustafa was discharged in satisfactory condition on 1st September 2024.

Six weeks after the surgery, the external component of the cochlear implant was fitted. To improve his communication and language skills, Mustafa now attends speech therapy sessions.
His parents expressed their gratitude as follows:

“We were hoping for the day when Mustafa could hear us and it came sooner than we were expecting. It’s a miracle, and we are so thankful to everyone who made this possible. You’ve given our son a new life.”

Mustafa’s journey from silence to sounds was made possible through your generous contributions. His family is incredibly grateful for your continued support in making a significant difference in Mustafa’s life.