Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, Saint Lucia

Title: World Hearing Day 2024, Saint Lucia

Primary site: AMR – Saint Lucia         Additional site(s):

Description:

1.February Virtual Training Session on Ear and Hearing Health with Health Care Professionals from Primary and Secondary levels, private and public sectors
2. February, : Panel Discussion on Radio Station with ENT Specialist, Community Pediatrician and Hearing Team on Ear Care, Hearing Loss, Common misconceptions and myths about Hearing Loss and communication tips.
3.March : Distribution of Media Cards on Social media platforms Re: Ear Care; Communication tips Hearing Loss
4.March Press Release on National television and Facebook
5.March Conducted several Educational sessions in School, Churches, Wellness Centers and Community groups by Hearing Health Team and Trained Health Care Professionals
6. March was designated to Noise Prone Establishment for conducting audiograms on all employees at risk and conducted presentation on Noise by ENT specialist and Hearing Team on 14 March
7. March 13, Conducted Hearing screening/ assessments on the Administrative staff of Ministry of Health

 

Live event: Yes
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: Yes
Met with individual policymakers: Yes
Participation of policymakers: Yes
Participation of influencers: Yes

WHO educational or publicity material used: Yes


Live Radio program: ENT, Pediatrician, Hearing Tec. / NP &RN


Mon Repos SDA Church WHD Presentation


Educational session for Teachers of Dennery Primary School


Dennery Primary School Hearing Screening