Malakai
New ZealandunknownMaleb. 20175.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Malakai is a courageous two-year-old boy who survived a severe case of meningococcal meningitis, which led to him becoming profoundly deaf. After receiving cochlear implants, he has made remarkable progress, demonstrating a love for music and a joyful spirit as he navigates his new way of hearing.
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Six-year-old Malakai is missing and an urgent search is underway for him.
Missing six-year-old Malakai prompts urgent search in South AucklandThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-04
New Zealand· 2026-08-04Malakai, aged 2, suffered from meningitis and became profoundly deaf as a result.
Meningococcal meningitis: Rotorua mother raising money for Starship after son’s life savedThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-12
New Zealand· 2026-02-12
