Organization: Luwero Association of Hard of Hearing (LAHOH)
Title: Promoting early identification of Ear problems and intervention for children with hearing loss in school environments and Communities.
Al title (for format and translation – not permanent:
Promoting early identification of ear problems and intervention for children with hearing loss in school environments and communities.
Description:
To commemorate World Hearing Day on 3rd March 2026, Luwero Hard of Hearing Association (LAHOH ) , marched in Busiika town with support from Bugema Police to ensure traffic and security for the participants. Four schools were involved namely, Busiika UMEA primary school, Kawsum Modern Islamic primary school, Shira memorial primary School, Bugema church of Uganda Primary School and Members of Luwero and Uganda federation of the Hard of hearing (UFHOH).
We had an Ear screening camp at the venue, courtesy of Pearl Hearing and Speech solutions, the turn up of community members for ear screening was overwhelming, the team of experts screened, school children, elderly and young ones, some where given appointments for further services at their centre freely. This made the event very impactful as many members have done a follow up at the centre after world hearing day event and some parents who had lost hope for their children felt much better after the counselling from experts and free hearing aids were given out to those deserving them.
Members of LAHOH show cased talent through their drama entitled “My Ear is a treasure” the drama Actors were all persons with hearing loss and one representative of parents of children with hearing loss. Amongst the Actors we had Serwadda Moses a member of the steering committee who role played as an Ear expert. This drama was educative and the audience shared lessons learnt from the play.
The occasion attracted local leader representatives from Area Local council 1 chairperson, councillors of persons with disabilities and Office of Town clerk Busika Town council.
Most important was the chief guest of Honor Hon. Sewaggudde Robert New Member of parliament elect for Persons with disabilities, a living example with hearing Loss and inspired many parents to educate their children with disabilities as a way to unlock their unique potentials for a brighter future and promised to work hand in hand to advance hearing healthcare advocacy
The event was Broadcasted on the government Television news Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) which shared major highlights of our partnership event with the Uganda Federation of the Hard of hearing to over 2million viewers nation wide.
Primary site: AFR – Uganda
Region: AFR
Impactful Story:
Hon. Ssewagudde Robert Member of Parliament Elect, officiated the World Hearing Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour in Busiika, Luweero District. The theme for 2026 was: “From Communities to Classrooms: Hearing Care for Every Child.” In his speech, He emphasized that hearing loss does not begin in hospitals, but often starts at home, within communities, schools. He urged parents of children with hearing loss to fully support them by seeking early diagnosis and treatment from specialists, and ensure they attend school.
He reminded the audience that these children are the leaders of tomorrow and deserve equal opportunities to thrive.
General Photos
Nabagala Fatuma in action as mother checking her girls ears
Experts conduct Ear screening at Busiika UMEA primary school
Pearl Hearing and Speech Solutions team with UFHOH and LAHOH
School children matching along with Luwero members
Types of Engagement:
Live event: Yes
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations: persons with disabilities (including hearing loss), children and adolescents, older adults, rural or remote population
Met with individual policymaker: Yes
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: Yes
WHO technical tool used: Yes
WHO educational and social media used: No