Deaf sisters who hear with the heart

Maha (left) and Vaaletchumy are not letting their hearing impairment stop them from participating fully in school life, including sports.

In a busy paediatric clinic, moments sometimes unfold that remind us of the extraordinary resilience of children.

Recently, I met two sisters, Vaaletchumy, 12, and Maha, nine, both of whom were born with profound hearing impairment.