Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has stepped in to ensure timely medical support for four-year-old Netawat Likhita Sri, who has been suffering from severe hearing loss. The Chief Minister directed officials to arrange a cochlear implant surgery for the child at the Government ENT Hospital in Hyderabad, free of cost.Likhita, once a bright and playful child who enjoyed singing and spending time with her peers, has become increasingly withdrawn due to her condition. Her parents, unable to bear the high cost of the surgery, had been seeking help for months, said a tweet from Telangana CMO on Friday evening.Responding to the family’s situation, the Chief Minister instructed the Health Department to take immediate action and ensure the child receives the required treatment without delay. “All necessary support must be extended to ensure Likhita receives the surgery and recovers fully,” he said.Dr. Anand Acharya, Superintendent of ENT Hospital, confirmed that the child and her parents are expected to arrive on Monday. “Once they arrive, we will conduct the necessary tests before proceeding with the surgery,” he said.Published - June 07, 2025 08:00 pm IST