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Organization: Beijing Institute of Otolaryngology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, CMU
Region: China
Title: Introduce the messages on WHD into communities of Beijing
Description: BIO launched several initiatives for PEHC in China. One of the initiatives was a short film production which aimed to introduce the national policy on the Prevention and Treatment of Hearing Loss and emphasized the importance of primary ear and hearing care. Policy-makers, leaders of MOH participated in the recording to raise awareness in the community and among health officials. Live events were also organized, with a total of over 2 million viewers. Another initiative was the promotion of hearing screening through tele-audiology and the training of community health workers on the use of the hearWHO app, around 5000 subjects took the DIN test. WHO materials were also distributed through booklets and social media channels for the event. About 1900 pieces of WHO promotional materials were distributed to community residents. Lastly, a press conference on the translation of WHO’s PEHC training materials was held around the WHD.
Live Event: Yes
Hearing Screening: Yes
Social Media: Yes
Authorities or policymakers: Yes
Influencers or celebrities: Yes
On-site EHC consultations provided by BIO
Distributing WHO promotional materials to community resident
Elementary students participate in the WHD knowledge quiz
Provide ear and hearing health care for community residents