From September 6 to 13, 2024, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) carried out the Saudi Sama’a Volunteer Program in Hatay Province, Türkiye. During this period, KSrelief's medical team performed 83 cochlear implant surgeries, distributed and activated 250 hearing aids, and conducted auditory rehabilitation sessions with specialists. These sessions included guidance on the use of hearing aids and workshops for families on how to effectively communicate with children who received cochlear implants. This initiative is part of KSrelief’s broader efforts, funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to offer voluntary medical aid to underserved populations globally.
Ayda Salem