NAHARLAGUN, Mar 3:  The World Hearing Day was observed today by the National Program for Prevention & Control of Deafness (NPPCD), Department of Health & FW and the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh jointly in the Tomo Riba State Hospital here. As part of the event, a free endoscopic ‘ear screening camp’ by a team of doctor led by Dr. T Taki, Sr. ENT Surgeon supported by Dr. Jego Ori and Dr. K Riba, ENT Surgeons was also organized.

 Altogether 133 patients were screened and hearing aids were distributed through the department of SJETA. In addition, IEC activities were conducted along with distribution of IEC materials.

Dr. Ori emphasised that about 60% of childhood hearing loss are treatable and more awareness of the people is required in this aspect. Dr. P Ringu, SNO (NPPCD) informed that the main objective of World Hearing Day is to enhance public awareness about preventing various ear problems and controlling of curable deafness amongst all sections of public, particularly elderly population and persons residing in slum clusters and rural areas.         

Dr. RD Khrimey, CMS and Dr. D Raina, MS also graced the occasion.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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