WHO estimates that about 60% of hearing loss in children under 15 years of age is preventable. Over 30% of childhood hearing loss is caused by diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella meningitis and ear infections. These can be prevented through immunization and good hygiene practices. Another 17% of childhood hearing loss results from complications […]
A National Programme for The Prevention and Rehabilitation of Hearing Impairment should be developed and implemented by the National Government, to be assisted by local or international NGOs. This could be part of a National Plan on Disability or a Mother-Child Programme. This model could be adapted for both local and or district programmes. They […]
