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Organization: Non communicable disease unit regional director of health service office Puttalam, Sri Lanka
Region: Sri Lanka
Title: Advocacy and Training Programme for Primary Health Care Doctors Regarding Ear and Hearing Care
Description: A community physician consultant from Puttalam District advocated for the significance of screening for ear and hearing issues within the population. Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation based on the WHO 2023 primary ear and hearing care manual, the expert discussed local data on hearing defects. Moreover, the medical officer of the ENT department at the District General Hospital of Chilaw conducted a workshop focusing on the evaluation of hearing disorders and ear abnormalities at the primary care stage. They further discussed strategies to streamline the referral process from primary medical care institutions to specialty care at Apex Hospital.
Live Event: No
Hearing Screening: No
Social Media: Yes
Authorities or policymakers: Yes
Influencers or celebrities: No
Practical training session for medical officers
Advocacy lecture by CCP RDHS Puttalam
Regional director of health services inputs
Panel discussion