Tomorrow, the Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development will unveil the first paediatric cochlear implant at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital’s audiology and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) department performed this implant on 2 year old boy, Monthati Makofane on 1 July 2009. The cochlear implant will be activated tomorrow and this will be the first time that the boy will be exposed to sound.
The cochlear implant is a device that is a surgically implanted into the inner ear and is able to bypass the damaged hearing pathway in deaf individuals.
Monthati, his parents and the team that performed the surgery will be available to share Monthati’s story as well as answer any questions relating to the implant. Previous recipients will also be available.
Date: Thursday, 6 August 2009
Time: 10h30
Venue: Glynn Thomas House, Speech Therapy Unit, Building no 4
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
Enquiries:
Mandla Sidu
Cell: 082 773 9013
Dani Schlesinger
082 821 3448
Issued by: Department of Health and Social Development, Gauteng Provincial Government
5 August 2009
