Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Navi Mumbai Baby Receives Cochlear Implant, Hearing Restored
A seven-month-old baby named Vallabh from Navi Mumbai was born unable to hear.
Doctors performed a special surgery called a cochlear implant to help him hear.
The baby's family received financial and emotional support from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC).
The surgery was a success, and Vallabh can now hear with both ears.
This case is significant because the baby is one of the youngest to undergo the procedure.
A seven-month-old baby in Navi Mumbai had a cochlear implant.
The baby was born with complete hearing loss.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) provided financial support.
The surgery was performed at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
The baby can now hear with both ears.
- Who
- Seven-month-old Vallabh Hande
- What
- Underwent cochlear implant surgery.
- When
- Surgery performed on August 23, 2025; implant activated September 16, 2025.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To restore hearing due to complete hearing loss.
Financial challenges of medical care
Importance of support services
Cost of Surgery
Financial challenges of medical care
Parents faced significant financial challenges due to the cost of surgery (Rs 3.5-5.5 lakh).
Importance of support services
Timely support from NMMC's ETC center made the surgery possible.
- Patient
- Vallabh Hande
- Age at Surgery
- Seven months
- Procedure
- Cochlear Implant
- Hospital
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
- Supporting Organization
- NMMC's ETC Center
- Surgery Date
- August 23, 2025
- Implant Activation Date
- September 16, 2025