Hatay, September 16, 2024, The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) implemented the Saudi Sama'a Volunteer Program for auditory rehabilitation and cochlear implantation in Hatay Province, Türkiye, from September 6 to 13, 2024.
During the program, KSrelief’s volunteer medical team performed 83 cochlear implant surgeries, distributed and activated 250 hearing aids, and provided auditory rehabilitation sessions led by specialists. These sessions included instructions on using hearing aids and a workshop for families on how to communicate with children who have received cochlear implants to facilitate verbal interaction.
This initiative extends the voluntary medical projects provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, aimed at assisting needy populations and countries worldwide.