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Organization: ENT/Audiology Department, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town
Title: Changing mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!”
Alternate tite:
Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!
Description:
To celebrate World Hearing Day, the ENT and Audiology Departments organised an awareness event under this year’s theme: “Empowering Yourself”. Our team set up an informational stand in the hospital’s main street, where we distributed WHO provided pamphlets on ear hygiene and hearing loss prevention. We also had posters in various local languages.
Visitors were encouraged to take charge of their hearing health with free hearing screenings using the HearWHO app. Our team of ENT doctors, nurses, and audiologists were available to educate and answer questions. To attract passersby, we provided sweets and popcorn, making the event both engaging and informative.
A key focus was our cochlear implant program, showcased through informational pamphlets and demonstration models provided by our local partner. The event successfully promoted hearing protection, early detection, and intervention, empowering individuals to make informed choices about their hearing health and the importance of safe habits.
Primary site: AFR – South Africa
General Photos
Our information and hearing screening stand
Hearing Screening using the HEAR.WHO app
Types of Engagement:
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: No
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations: All patients and visitors entering the hospital on that day-including staff members
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: No