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Organization: Al Nahdha Hospital, Directorate General of Khoula Hospital, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman.
Title: World hearing day 2025, Public awareness event , Changing Mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!
Alternate tite:
World Hearing Day 2025, public awareness event, changing mindsets: empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!
Description:
Under the patronage of Syda Hujaija Jaifer Al Said, The Audio vestibular and communication disorder unit of ENT department of Al Nahdha hospital, conducted an event on 24 February 2025 with collaboration of private hearing aid and cochlear implant companies at a public venue. The event was attended by higher authorities, from Ministry of health, Ministry of social development, Ministry of education and charitable organizations. The event provided information about the hearing loss, how to prevent hearing loss, safe listening practices, timely intervention and how to approach for hearing assessment.
Also, social media platforms were used to raise the awareness, at National English FM morning live show and Arabic FM show.
Primary site: EMR – Oman
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Types of Engagement:
Screening: No
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations: noise exposer.
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: Yes