Cochlear Implant Day | Listening to the plight of hearing impaired

JOHANNESBURG – The world recently marked Cochlear Implant Day.

The first surgical implant to restore hearing was done in 1992.

But, over three decades later, finance remains a barrier to access.

The cost of a cochlear implant is around R250,000.

And then there’s upgrades every three years at a further cost of R150,000.

That’s not counting the cost of rehabilitation and lack of resources at public facilities.

Now, Non-Profit Organisation, Hearo, is offering some help.

We find out more from its founder, Esri Rossouw.