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Organization: Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs
Region: Saint Lucia
Title: Ear and Hearing Health- Raising the Awareness
Description: Educational talks on ear and hearing care were done with the teachers at the various schools and health care facilities. Facilitated webinar using zoom platform. A total of 60 special education teachers were in attendance. The hearing health team conducted ear and hearing assessment at special education schools in collaboration with the ear, nose and throat specialist and the community pediatrician. One hundred and thirty-one (131) students were seen. Otoscopic examination, curetting of cerumen and ear irrigation were done. Participants were all screened for hearing loss using a portable diagnostic audiometer. Hearing screening campaign was held in one health region: 16 primary health staff had diagnostic audiometry. Press statement issued to the nation on March 3 by the Minister of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs.
Social media cards on safe listening, tips for healthy ears (dos and don’ts), and caring for the ears were developed and shared widely.
Live Event: Yes
Hearing Screening: Yes
Social Media: No
Authorities or policymakers: No
Influencers or celebrities: No
Diagnostic hearing test for Primary Health Care staff .
Group talk on ear and hearing care
Hearing screening at Vieux Fort Special Education School
Otoscopic examination prior to hearing screening