Islamabad, September 30, 2021 (PPI-OT):Capital Development Authority has decided to establish first public sector cochlear implant center of country in the Federal Capital. The facility has been named as CDA cochlear implant center and will be established in the Federal Capital. Decision was taken by the CDA board during its recent meeting, CDA cochlear implant center will be an exclusive center for the treatment of deafness and ear related diseases, the initiative is based on the vision of Prime minister of Pakistan to provide better health care facilities to the citizens of Pakistan.
Capital Development Authority had been running the only public sector cochlear implant program in the Islamabad since 2016 and was providing regular cochlear implant service to the patients from all over the country, but due to increase workload demand and lack of ample human resources, Capital Development Authority decided to establish segrated and exclusive facility for the treatment of deaf and mute population of the country.
In this regard CDA board has approved the creation of one post of consultant (BPS 20), one post of cochlear implant surgeon (BPS 19), one post of registrar (BPS 18) and two posts of audiologist and one post of speech rapist (BPS 17).
It is pertinent to mention here that in line with the direction of Chairman CDA 10 beds in the near completion block in Capital Hospital have already been allocated for cochlear implant patients while funds amounting to rupees 80 million has also been allocated for purchase of latest equipment’s and upgradation of operation theatre. Furthermore CDA has also signed a MOU with ministry of PAAS and Ehsaas Tahuffuz for sponsoring poor people treatment who either are born deaf or have lost hearing due to disease.
For more information, contact:
Public Relations Directorate
Capital Development Authority (CDA)
Main Office, G-7/4, Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-9252614
Email: getreply@cda.gov.pk
Website: www.cda.gov.pk