Nicosia General Hospital has done something very important. They performed cochlear implant surgeries on two babies. These babies are only seven months old. This is a big step for hearing help in Cyprus. The surgeries happened at the hospital's special center for implants. These operations give the babies a chance to develop hearing. They can also learn to communicate better.
Doctors decided to operate on the babies when they were very young. This is a new idea in hearing medicine. Before, doctors often waited until babies were nine months old. Now, many doctors think it is better to operate earlier. They often operate on babies who are six months old. This is because the first months of a baby's life are very important for the brain to learn to hear.
Hearing sounds early helps the brain make connections. These connections are needed for speaking and understanding language. If doctors wait too long, it can make it harder for babies to develop these skills. Many different doctors worked together for these surgeries. This included ear doctors, anaesthesiologists, hearing specialists, and children's doctors. Genetic specialists also helped.
Genetic specialists looked for reasons why the babies could not hear. This helped them plan the best treatment. The special center at Nicosia General Hospital has good equipment. It also has very skilled doctors. These recent surgeries make the center famous. It is now a top place for hearing care. These operations help babies learn to speak and talk with others. This is good for their future. The hospital's work shows how special medical teams can help people.