U T Khader at the launch of Alisu Kanda with beneficiaries
U T Khader at the launch of Alisu Kanda with beneficiaries U T Khader at the launch of Alisu Kanda with beneficiaries U T Khader at the launch of Alisu Kanda with beneficiaries U T Khader at the launch of Alisu Kanda with beneficiaries U T Khader at the launch of Alisu Kanda with beneficiaries U T Khader at the launch of Alisu Kanda with beneficiaries Bengaluru : The health department relaunched its free cochlear implant scheme under the name Alisu Kanda (Listen, little one) Thursday, aiming to provide 200 implants to children with severe to profound hearing impairment in FY 2026-27. First launched as Shravana dosha muktha Karnataka (Deafness-free Karnataka ) campaign in 2016, the programme has provided 650 cochlear implants to children in need so far. The minister said govt will provide Rs 50,000 to cover six months of therapy after surgery, along with Rs 500 per week to parents accompanying children to therapy.
The programme aims to improve access to cochlear implantation, facilitate early speech and language development, enhance communication skills and promote educational and social inclusion of children with hearing impairment. Govt has formed a vision committee, headed by senior cochlear implant surgeon Dr Vasanthi Anand, to ensure effective implementation of the programme. Transplant committee
“Until FY 2025-26, 575 cochlear implant surgeries were performed. This year, we have a target of 200 surgeries, of which 75 have been done at empanelled centres. Procurement of another 125 cochlear implants is planned in the next three months.
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These will be supplied to empanelled hospitals based on beneficiary requirements and patient needs,” said health minister UT Khader at a symposium. Govt will form an organ transplant visionary committee headed by Dr Nagesh NS, director of Institute of Gastroenterology Sciences & Organ Transplant (IGOT), to boost awareness on deceased donor transplants. The decision was taken after Khader held a review meeting with State Organ Transplant Advisory Committee Thursday. The panel will focus on brain-death certification and organ retrieval at district hospitals and govt medical colleges, expanding transplant facilities, launching allocation and tracking software, and renewing lapsed transplant centre registrations. Download the TOI App.