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Organization: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Region: Nigeria
Title: Ear Care Delivery in Primary Health Centers
Description: Otolaryngologists from the University of Ibadan’s College of Medicine in Nigeria organized a seminar for senior health policy makers in Oyo State. The seminar focused on the integration of Primary Ear and Hearing Care (PEHC) into the existing primary healthcare framework, potential challenges, proposed solutions, and the necessity of health insurance coverage for PEHC to alleviate individual healthcare costs. This was followed by a PEHC training for senior health workers from various primary health centres in Oyo State. The training concluded with an interactive session where the need for informational charts on PEHC, refresher training programs, strengthening patient referral pathways, and the appointment of a PEHC officer at the Primary Healthcare Board was discussed. Moreover, an article emphasizing the importance of incorporating ear and hearing care into primary healthcare was published in a leading Nigerian newspaper.
Live Event: No
Hearing Screening: No
Social Media: Yes
Authorities or policymakers: Yes
Influencers or celebrities: No
Seminar with Policy Makers Min. of Health Oyo State, Nigeria
Training of senior PHC workers Oyo State, Nigeria
Traditional media engagement Nigeria