Org Name Original: Pan American Health Organization
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Contact First: Brittney
Contact Last:Jones
Project Title: World Hearing Day Webinar
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AMR: Bahamas
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Event Purpose: Awareness-raising, Education and training
Primary Audience: General public, Adolescents, Adults, Older adults, Health care workforce
Estimated In Person Reach: Local, National
Audience Reached: General Public, Children and adolescents, Adults, Older adults
Specific Workplace: Healthcare workers, Representation of persons living with disabilities
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Social Media: Zoom
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Event Description:
To raise awareness of hearing loss in the country, The Pan American Health Organization’s Bahamas Country Office and the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and the University of The Bahamas hosted a World Hearing Day Webinar. Participants learned more about the risks and protective factors, signs, prevention, and treatment of hearing loss.
The link to the WHO hearing app was shared as part of the communication materials with the general public.
WHO Educational Materials Used: Yes
Native Written Language: English
Educational Materials Available in Your Language: Yes
Did You Translate WHO Materials: American Sign Language
Would You Consider Assisting Us: Creole, Spanish
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Did You Have A World Hearing Day Event Last Year: No
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Did You Apply for Grant:No
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