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Organization: Tshwane District Hospital
Region: South Africa
Title: Hearing Screening of Staff and Patients
Description: To mark World Hearing Day 2023, Tshwane District Hospital’s Speech Therapy and Audiology department organized an event promoting hearing care, prevention of hearing loss, and free hearing screenings for both staff and patients at the hospital. At the event, the team set up a booth to provide information on hearing health, including the causes of hearing loss, the signs and symptoms, and the available treatment options. The department also conducted free hearing screenings for participants, helping them identify any hearing problems they might have. The event was attended by hospital staff and patients, who lauded the initiative as a crucial step towards addressing the growing concern of hearing loss in the community. The department urged everyone to take care of their hearing by avoiding exposure to loud noises, using ear protection when necessary, and seeking timely medical attention when experiencing any hearing problems.
Live Event: Yes
Hearing Screening: Yes
Social Media: Yes
Authorities or policymakers: Yes
Influencers or celebrities: No
The team for world hearing day at Tshwane District Hospital
One comm serve audiologist performing tympanometry
UP students partook in this screening day