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Organization: Association of Otolaryngologists West Bengal
Title: Marching forwards to emphasise hearing for all
Alternate tite:
Marching forwards to emphasise hearing for all.
Description:
The Otolaryngologists all around the region of West Bengal came forward in their own way to support the theme of Empowering hearing to all in 2025 on the occasion of World hearing day.Special events and small activities at the medical colleges( both urban and rural) , district hospitals and private hearing clinics were conducted seamlessly across the state under the ages of AOIWB. During the week ,activities in various clinics like free of cost OAE clinics and hearing screening was done . A lot of centres distributed free hearing aids and conducted awareness programs on hearing screening and early detection of hearing loss.
Primary site: SEAR- India
Secondary sites: West Bengal
Impactful Story:
This parent whose child was detected hearing loss in one such activity conducted by a small group of surgeons and audiologists in the District of Hooghly in West Bengal, was visiting the event with his neighbourhood pals . His child was picked up hearing loss and is currently a cochlear implant with mainstreamed into normal school with good school performance
General Photos
Filling survey forms and preparing for early screening
Throughout the entire week special clinics were conducted
After the screening clinic with free OAE for 100 children
Conducting awareness amongst general public at the hospital
Types of Engagement:
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations:
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: No