3 children suffering from congenital deafness successfully underwent cochlear implants at AIIMS Raipur
Raipur. The state government’s ambitious initiative to strengthen public health services and protect child health has once again yielded concrete results. Three innocent children suffering from congenital deafness underwent successful cochlear implant operations at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur. Due to timely identification and coordinated efforts by the Chirayu team of the Health Department, these children received free advanced treatment. Currently, all three children are healthy and under medical supervision.
Strong Health Chain from Anganwadi to Super Specialty
Dhairya Markam (father: Shyamu Markam), a resident of Chilamkhodara village in the S/Lohara development block of Kabirdham district, suffered from hearing impairment since birth. The problem was identified early during a routine screening by the Chirayu team ‘A’ S/Lohara. After the necessary medical tests and referral process, his cochlear implant was successfully performed at AIIMS Raipur on February 16, 2026. The child is currently under medical supervision. Similarly, two-and-a-half-year-old Naksh Koshle, a resident of the Balco area in Korba district, was also diagnosed with hearing impairment during preliminary examination. After specialist consultation, surgery was performed at AIIMS Raipur on February 14, 2026. According to doctors, the child is healthy and regular follow-up is ongoing.
Teekshika Sahu, a resident of Hasaud village in the Jaijaipur development block of Sakti district, was also confirmed to be congenital deaf during an Anganwadi-level screening. The Chirayu team in Jaijaipur took prompt action and referred the case to a higher institution. After a successful cochlear implant at AIIMS Raipur on February 17, 2026, Teekshika is now healthy and is making steady progress in her hearing and language development through speech therapy.
The sensitivity of the government and the proactiveness of the health department
These three cases demonstrate that effective solutions to even serious problems like congenital hearing impairment are possible if timely diagnosis, consultation, and treatment are available. The continuous screening by the Chirayu team, identification at the Anganwadi level, and the provision of free treatment at higher institutions have given new hope to these families. Expressing gratitude to the government and the health department, the families said that this support has changed the future of their children. Experts say that complex and expensive surgeries like cochlear implants are extremely difficult for ordinary families. However, this treatment has become possible free of cost under the government’s ambitious health schemes. This entire system of screening at the Anganwadi level, district-level medical tests, and timely surgery at super-specialty institutions reflects the state’s commitment.
