Patients and their relatives were filled with joy and emotion as they experienced sound for the first time following the successful activation of their cochlear implant devices at the Audiology Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The two-day activation exercise, which involved fitting and programming audio processors, concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in the patients' journey to restored hearing.
The intervention was made possible through the support of Qatar Charity Ghana in collaboration with MED-EL Ghana, who provided free audio processors to five patients with profound hearing loss. These patients had previously undergone cochlear implant surgeries on 16th and 17th March 2026.
The activation and presentation of the devices took place from 20th to 21st April 2026 at the Audiology Centre, where a joint team from MED-EL Ghana and the Centre guided patients and their caregivers on the proper use and maintenance of the equipment.
Mr Francis Dagar, a representative from MED-EL Ghana, took patients through the operational use of the audio processors and educated caregivers on the delicate nature of the devices, stressing the importance of proper handling and care.
He further explained that while the audio processor is essential for hearing, patients would also undergo speech and language therapy, as well as rehabilitation, to support faster and more effective recovery. He encouraged beneficiaries to remain consistent in using the devices to achieve optimal outcomes.
The beneficiaries expressed profound gratitude to MED-EL Ghana and Qatar Charity Ghana for the life-changing support. They described the experience as a renewed sense of hope and a significant step from profound hearing loss towards restored hearing and improved quality of life.
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