Organization: United Force for Development International (UF4D)
Project title: Empowering Communities: Promoting Ear and Hearing Care in Northern Ghana
Primary region: AFR
Country: Ghana
Event Description:
To raise awareness about hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care among communities in Northern Ghana, aligning with the World Hearing Day 2025 theme “Changing Mindsets: Empower yourself to make Ear and Hearing Care a reality for all.”
Event Activities:
1. Community Sensitization: Organize a community sensitization program, targeting schools, markets, and community centers, to raise awareness about hearing loss, its causes, and prevention.
2. Free Hearing Screening: Provide free hearing screening services for community members, identifying those with hearing impairments and referring them to specialized care.
3. Ear and Hearing Care Workshop: Host a workshop for healthcare professionals, teachers, and community leaders, focusing on ear and hearing care, diagnosis, and management.
4. Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Engage with local policymakers and stakeholders to advocate for inclusive policies and programs supporting ear and hearing care services in Northern Ghana.
Submitter: Abdul-Mumin Yussif