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Organization: Ear Care Nepal
Title: School Based Ear Health Program for Prevention of Avoidable Hearing Loss
Alternate tite:
School based ear health program for prevention of avoidable hearing loss
Description:
This year Ear Care Nepal (ECN) marked World Hearing Day with great enthusiasm and vigor. On the 3rd March, ECN Chairperson Dr. Milan Maharjan participated in the press meet. During the press meet, she spoke about importance of school ear health program for prevention of hearing loss in children.
ECN conducted school ear and hearing health program at two government run schools during the week. School screening programs were conducted at the Tri-Padma Vidyashram, Pulchowk, Lalitpur and Shree Padma Secondary School, Bhaktapur district respectively. A total of 978 children were screened and treated for ear diseases. Their hearing was evaluated using pure tone audiometer. All the children and their teachers were educated about ear and hearing health using education materials developed in local language. Animation video, booklets and storybook about ear and hearing were used to educate children about ear and hearing care.
Primary site: SEAR- Nepal
General Photos
Children holding placard with ear and hearing care message
Hearing evaluated by Community Ear Assistant
Children screened for ear diseases and hearing loss
Children celebrating World Hearing Day 2025
Types of Engagement:
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations:
Participation of policy makers: No
Participation of influencers: No