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Independence for Comfort: cochlear implant processor upgrade
Comfort needs a cochlear implant processor upgrade that the health system won't fund; the cost is $1,400.
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Comfort lives with low vision from retinitis pigmentosa. The occupational therapist at Madina General Hospital has assessed her and recommended a cochlear implant processor upgrade. The public scheme doesn't cover it, and the quote from the supplier is $1,400.
Her current equipment is 10 years old and keeps breaking, which has confined her to home for 4 weeks.
With the right equipment Comfort could speak with the people around her. It would change everyday life for the whole family.
We've applied to two charities already and received small contributions; this campaign covers the rest.
Funds go toward the equipment, delivery, fitting and a year of servicing.
Where the $1,400 goes:
• cochlear implant processor upgrade: $1,250
• Fitting and training sessions: $55
• Delivery and set-up: $30
• First-year servicing plan: $65
Thanks for reading all this.
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Sending strength. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I hope July is when things finally get easier.
Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Madina.
Stay strong, Matilda. Hope the doctors have good news. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Mombasa!