February 25th Cochlear Implant Day
February 25th Cochlear Implant Day, highlighting the technological advances that transform the lives of people with severe or profound hearing loss. The date was chosen to mark the first cochlear implant surgery performed in 1957, a milestone in the history of medicine and science.
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that partially replaces the function of the cochlea, allowing people with severe hearing loss to perceive sounds. This innovation has offered millions of individuals around the world the opportunity to reconnect with sounds and significantly improve their quality of life.
On International Cochlear Implant Day, events such as lectures, user meetings, awareness campaigns and medical discussions are held to promote access to technology, demystify the adaptation process and highlight the importance of supporting the deaf community.
The celebration not only recognizes scientific advances, but also honors patients, health professionals and researchers who contribute to auditory and social inclusion.
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