Maharashtra plans cochlear implant facility for patients with hearing impairment in all municipal hospitals
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Maharashtra plans to expand cochlear implant facilities to all municipal hospitals, following the successful model in Thane. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde aims to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment for children with hearing impairments across the state.
Key takeaways
- The state intends to replicate Thane's cochlear implant success in all municipal hospitals.
- Early diagnosis and timely surgery are critical for children to develop hearing and speech.
- Shiv Sena's medical cell has supported families in twenty-eight districts for nine years.
- The Chief Minister's Relief Fund partially covers the cost of these essential surgeries.
Read the original at Hindustan Times
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