Organization: AL Lisan Audiology And Speech Therapy Clinic
Project title: Hear Today, Thrive Tomorrow
Primary region: EMR
Country: Pakistan
Event Description:
This project aims to raise awareness about hearing health and address hearing issues across different age groups. It will focus on educating youngsters about noise-induced hearing loss from excessive headphone use and loud environments. For geriatrics, the project will highlight age-related hearing decline, its impact on quality of life, and the benefits of early intervention. Crucially, the project will emphasize the importance of neonatal hearing screenings for early detection and intervention in newborns, which is critical for language development. Activities will include community workshops, online campaigns utilizing social media, and collaborations with schools and healthcare facilities to offer free hearing screenings and educational materials. The project will also advocate for accessible and affordable hearing healthcare services for all.
Submitter: Laiba Islam lablisharana@gmail.com Rana