Department of ENT, Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences

Title: Ear & Hearing care for all

Primary site: SEAR- India         Additional site(s): Karnataka, India

Description:

Ear and Hearing Care for all – A rally to create awareness among the general public was held, where the Medical students of Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences carried posters and placards to convey messages to the general public. A poster-making competition saw many colorful handmade posters with great content created by our medical students. A student of ours also composed a very relevant and meaningful poem. A stage program that followed the rally addressed medical professionals on their role in providing the best care, along with promoting good ear care, the importance of avoiding noise trauma and early identification & rehabilitation of deafness. The efforts of the students who made the posters were recognized and they were awarded.

 

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

WHO educational or publicity material used: Yes


Poster on World Hearing Day – handmade by Medical student


Rally to create awareness on hearing problems and ear care


World Hearing Day Rally


A beautiful poem composed by our Medical student