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Organization: All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
Title: Promoting Hearing Health: Screening and Awareness for Better Hearing Care
Alternate tite:
Promoting hearing health: Screening and awareness for better hearing care
Description:
World Hearing Day 2025 saw a remarkable effort by the institute to promote ear and hearing health through public education, screening, media engagement, and advocacy. A comprehensive education program on ‘Ear and Hearing Health’ was conducted for 117 Community Health Officers in Mysuru district, equipping them with essential knowledge.
Screening programs were held, where 27 children, 76 elderly individuals, and 127 noise-exposed industrial workers were assessed for hearing loss. Notably, 27 children received hearing aid trials and were prescribed hearing aids. In a community survey camp by NSS AIISH, 41,888 individuals in Koppala district were screened, identifying 1,179 with hearing disorders.
Media engagement included newspaper articles on newborn hearing loss and a public education radio talk on ‘Ear and Hearing Care,’ significantly raising public awareness. A Walkathon in Mysuru, organized by various medical institutions, hospitals, and professional associations, saw 250 ENT surgeons and audiologists advocating for ear and hearing health, showcasing a united community effort.
Primary site: SEAR- India
General Photos
Community-Based Household Hearing Screening Survey
Hearing Assessment for Factory & Industrial Workers
Empowering Community Health Officers through TrainingProgram
Hearing Aid Fitting for a School Child
Types of Engagement:
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: No
Special needs populations: 127 industrial workers exposed to occupational noise were identified and evaluated as part of our efforts to address hearing health risks in vulnerable populations.
Participation of policy makers: No
Participation of influencers: No