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Organization: HARD OF HEARING GROUP PHILIPPINES (HOHGP), INC.
Title: Symposium on Ear and Hearing Health and the Public Healthcare System
Alternate tite:
Symposium on Ear and Hearing Health and the Public Healthcare System
Description:
In observance of World Hearing Hard of Hearing Group Philippines, initiated a Symposium on Ear and Hearing Health and the Public Healthcare System, supported and jointly organized by the UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery – UST Master in Clinical Audiology Program of the University of Santo Tomas at the Conference Hall of UST Miguel de Benavides Library, UST Campus, Sampaloc, Manila on March 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM with participants from the academe, organizations of persons with disabilities, and both local and national government agencies.
The following were proposed:
1. A nationwide community-based ear and hearing care lay training program for community-based primary healthcare providers.
2. Greater information and education program on ear and hearing care to be institutionalized in the national health framework.
3. Legislation and implementation to address the issue of funding for ear and hearing care and related services including mental health support.
Primary site: WPR – Philippines
Impactful Story:
One of the participants who had her hearing test done after more than 20 years. She realized the importance of regular hearing test. The ENT doctor advised her and others to consider cochlear implant.
General Photos
The key organizers and speakers at the Symposium
Some of the participants in the Symposium
The event banner of the Symposium
One of the event tarp at major bus stations
Types of Engagement:
Screening: Yes
Traditional media: No
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations:
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: Yes