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Organization: Groupe d’Etude et de Recherche sur la Surdité au Bénin
Title: Dépistage néonatal de la surdité au Bénin
Alternate tite:
Neonatal hearing screening in Benin
Description:
On March 6, 2025, the Study and Research Group on Deafness in Benin (GEReS.Be) organized a conference at the Institute of Applied Biomedical Sciences (ISBA) to mark World Hearing Day. This event brought together prestigious guests, including general practitioners, pediatricians, gynecologists, ENT experts, examiners, and specialists from Parakou, Burkina Faso, and other African countries.
The conference was held under the theme “Management of non-congenital deafness.” The event was officially launched at 3:00 p.m. by Professor Wassi ADJIBABI. The keynote address was given by Professor Alexis do SANTOS, a specialist in otorhinolaryngology (ENT).
In his presentation, Professor do SANTOS Alexis covered the following topics in detail:
• Anatomical and physiological overview of the acoustic organ: descriptive and topographical anatomy of the ear and its functions;
• Elements of positive differential and etiological diagnosis of non-congenital deafness;
• Screening and diagnostic methods: tools and strategies for early identification;
• Transmission and perception causes of non-congenital hearing loss;
• Therapeutic basis for treatment.
The presentation sparked many enriching discussions. Participants asked various questions and shared relevant comments.
The conference ended at 5:15 p.m., marking a day rich in learning and sharing around a major public health issue.
Primary site: AFR – Benin
Secondary sites: Autriche
General Photos
L’audience à la journée mondiale de l’audition
INVITES
Les membres de GEReS.Be
Types of Engagement:
Screening: No
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: No
Special needs populations:
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: No