By Sandeep Pattnaik
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Bhubaneswar,16th April 2015: For the first time in Odisha, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully conducted two cochlear implant programs here on Thursday.
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Dr C Preetam, ENT Surgeon operated on two deaf children for profound hearing loss, one aged 15 months and the other of 29 months.
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The ADIP scheme under Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt of India also got underway in collaboration with Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the hearing handicapped, regional centre, Bhubaneswar (Janla).
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“For the first time in Odisha, such cochlear implant program has been done by AIIMS Bhbaneswar. The treatment is very costly ranging between Rs 5-9 lakhs. However, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt of India has the provision to provide necessary support to the financially challenged, who cann’t afford to spend such a high amount for the program,” Dr A K Mahapatra, Director AIIMS said to press persons.
