Bishkek, Nov. 10, 2026 /Kabar/. From November 5 to 9, a team of doctors from Qatar performed charity cochlear implant surgeries on children with hearing impairments at the Otorhinolaryngology Department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Welfare in Kyrgyzstan.
According to the ministry of health, the visiting specialists examined 35 children who were being considered as candidates for the procedure on November 5.
Following health assessments and necessary diagnostic tests, 28 children were cleared for surgery. The remaining children were found to have temporary medical contraindications, such as acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI), otitis, or other conditions that required prior treatment.
"As a result of the procedures, 28 children successfully received cochlear implants. Additionally, two children received an extra implant each, funded by their parents. In total, 30 cochlear implants were placed as part of this charitable mission," the statement says.
The children remained under medical supervision following the surgeries; no serious intraoperative or postoperative complications were reported.
For reference, a total of 286 cochlear implants have been placed in children with hearing impairments in Kyrgyzstan between 2021 and 2026.
