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Organization: Integrated Community and Reproductive Health Initiative(ICRHI)
Title: Empowering Slum Communities in Mbarara City: Kizungu and Kajogo Slum Areas for Better Hearing Health-Changing mindsets For a Healthier Future.
Alternate tite:
Empowering slum communities in Mbarara City: Kizungu and Kajogo slum areas for better hearing health-changing mindsets for a healthier future.
Description:
Our event aimed to raise awareness about hearing health in the Kizungu and Kajogo slum areas of Mbarara City. Through targeted community outreach, we reached over 400 residents and boda-boda riders. Health talks at Kizungu Market and Kajogo Playground educated participants on ear hygiene, recognizing hearing problems, and accessing care. Interactive sessions with boda-boda riders addressed the risks of prolonged noise exposure and provided practical noise-reduction strategies.
Collaboration with local leaders ensured strong community mobilization, while partnerships with health facilities facilitated hearing screenings and referrals for those in need. Informational flyers reinforced key messages. The event successfully raised awareness, encouraged behavioral change, and identified individuals requiring further care. By engaging local stakeholders, we established a foundation for long-term efforts in promoting hearing health and preventing hearing loss in the community.
Primary site: AFR – Uganda
Impactful Story:
Tom, a 29-year-old boda-boda rider in Kizungu, attended our World Hearing Day session on noise-induced hearing loss. Inspired by the discussion, he visited a health facility for a check-up and reflected on his habits. Tom realized he had been excessively honking and spending long hours in noisy environments. Now, he can avoid unnecessary noise and encourages fellow riders to do the same. Tom’s story shows how education can spark awareness and lead to positive behavior change, protecting hearing health for himself and his community.
General Photos
Community awareness in Kizungu mbarara city
Interactive sessions with Boda Boda Riders in kajogo.
Education session at Kizungu market area.
Types of Engagement:
Screening: No
Traditional media: No
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations: Boda Boda Riders
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: Yes