Organization: Ear Care Nepal
Project title: School Ear & Hearing Health Program to Avert Preventable Hearing Loss
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Outline of the event:
On the 3rd March 2024 morning, Ear Care Nepal team will participate in the awareness rally in Kathmandu. Government authorities, policy makers, health care workers, Rotarians and Lions club members will attend the rally carrying placards with information on ear and hearing care. During World Hearing week, Ear Care Nepal plans to conduct school ear health program at two community schools of Kathmandu valley. Around 1000 children will be screened for ear diseases and hearing loss will be evaluated using pure tone audiometry. Using various education materials, children and their teachers will be education about ear diseases and hearing health. Children with minor ear problem will be treated at site.
Submitter: Milan Maharjan