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Wesley Paul’s implant bypasses non-functioning parts of the inner ear and provides electrical stimulation directly to nerve fibres in the cochlea.

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Bahamas’ first cochlear implant surgery performed at Doctors Hospital

Three years ago, Wesley Paul suddenly went deaf. He had just no residual hearing in his left ear and minimal hearing in his right, and he was no longer able to communicate, continue to work in the financial sector or participate in one of his favourite hobbies – singing.

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