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Pioneering Implantation in Cyprus - 'Miracle' for Two Babies Who Hear for the First Time

Published January 20, 2026, 14:17
Pioneering Implantation in Cyprus - 'Miracle' for Two Babies Who Hear for the First Time

Successful cochlear implantations have been completed at the Nicosia General Hospital in two infants just seven months old. This procedure marks a significant milestone for pediatric otosurgery and confirms the center's leading role in modern international practices. The Cochlear and other Auditory Implant Center is implementing the new international trend of implantation at a younger age, from 9 to 6 months. Early implantation is now considered crucial for the development of speech, communication, and social integration in children. The success of the operations is due to excellent organization, specialized expertise, and the collaboration of otolaryngologists, anesthesiologists, audiologists, pediatricians, geneticists, and nursing staff.