Ministry of health

Title: Changing mindsets

Primary site: EMR – Oman         Additional site(s):

Description:

World hearing day hearing screening program conducted on March 3 rd 2024 in Bowsher polyclinic conference room. Done hearing screening on 66 patients. Out of 66 , 29 patients were normal and 37 patients got abnormal results. For this patients we will arrange a detailed evaluation. Two hearing aid companies collaborated with this event. Displayed so many awareness posters, hearing aid models, ear plugs and ear protective device in waiting area of the hospital. Flyers distributed to everyone. Many government officials and policy makers visited the event. It was really a successful event.

 

Live event: Yes
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: Yes
Met with individual policymakers: Yes
Participation of policymakers: Yes
Participation of influencers: No

WHO educational or publicity material used: Yes


Explaining about hearing aids


Conducting hearing screening


Conducting OAE screening


Team with Government officials