Gunungkidul Local Committee of Prevention & Management of Hearing Impairment and Deafness

Title: World Hearing Day 2024: Ear Care and Health Education in Gunungkidul Correctional Institution for Women

Primary site: SEAR- Indonesia         Additional site(s):

Description:

The event was held in Gunungkidul Correctional Institution for Women, Wonosari, Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, and attended by 219 prisoners. Ear care given was screening,
cerumen extraction, and referral to healthcare facility if necessary. Health education about ear and safe hearing were also socialized.

 

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

WHO educational or publicity material used: Yes


Ear screening and cerumen extraction on the inmates


Ear health education by practitioners


The crew and the inmates taking picture together


The crew involved in the event