Organization: Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu Nigeria.

Project title: Empowering Enugu State residents in making positive decision towards ear and hearing care.

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Outline of the event:

1.Awareness campaigns
Activities:
Conduct workshops, seminars and community talks highlighting the causes, prevention, and management of hearing loss.
Partner with schools, workplaces, and community centers to disseminate information.

Expected Outcomes:
Increase public knowledge about ear and hearing care.

2.Advocacy Efforts:
Activities:
Organize roundtable discussions with healthcare providers, and community leaders.
Publish a policy brief outlining actionable steps to improve hearing care accessibility.

Expected Outcomes:
Policy changes that prioritize ear and hearing care.

3.Community Empowerment
Activities:
Train community health workers to provide basic ear and hearing care education.
Distribute hearing protection devices, such as earplugs, at community event.

Expected Outcomes:
Empowered individuals taking proactive steps to protect their hearing.

4.Hearing Services
Activities:
Organize free hearing screening camps in rural and underserved areas.
Partner with audiologists and ENT specialists to provide consultations.

Expected Outcomes:
Early detection and management of hearing conditions.
Improves quality of life for individuals with hearing loss.

Submitter: Chijioke Anekpo