Ear and Hearing Camp in rural Punjab
On 14 December 2024 a free of charge Ear and Hearing Support Camp was organized in Rural Health Centre, Village Muhammad Pura, District Nanaka Sahib, Punjab. This initiative had a goal to address the growing need for accessible ear and hearing care, as well as to raise awareness, provide comprehensive hearing assessments, and offer solutions to improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing challenges.
Pakistani Surgeons joined International Otology Workshop in Slovakia
Three ENT surgeons from Pakistan Mr. Raza Sayed Nusrat, Mr. Iqbal Mahid and Mr. Sohail Khan participated in the 8th International Otology Workshop with real temporal bones, which started in Vienna and then took place in Bratislava from 18 to 21 October 2024. The course was led by its director, a world-renown expert in Otorhinolaryngology and the head of the Bratislava Faculty Hospital, Pr. MUDr. Milan Profant. Other experienced international experts in the field also gave theoretical presentations and shared practical know-how with the participants.
Newborn Hearing Screening Workshop in Lahore
International newborn hearing screening expert Peter Böttcher from Path Medical held a two-day hands-on workshop on newborn hearing screening and tracking in Lahore on 25 and 26 November.
Graduation of PCHR Karachi group
The second group of 10 Pakistani speech therapists finished the intensive one-year PCHR training programme in Karachi on November 6.
120 caretakers trained by Pakistani speech therapists
As a result of the training of trainers approach undertaken by the Hearing Healthcare Alliance an impressive number of 120 caretakers all over Pakistan received a much-needed training in May and June 2024. Ten speech therapists empowered by the professional training programme within the HHA’s Project successfully led these workshops.
PDAHD Audiology Workshop in Lahore
A new Professional Diploma on Audiology and Hearing Devices was launched in Pakistan with the first onsite workshop held from 30 September to 2 October in Lahore. Under the guidance of Philipp Schörg from University Hospital St. Pölten (Austria), 16 audiologists received extensive hands-on training on various audiological devices.
The main goal of this programme is to provide local audiologists with advanced professional skills and extensive specialized knowledge, thus enhancing the hearing healthcare sector of Pakistan.
Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Mid-term Evaluation of the HHA
The Application Period for the mid-term evaluation of the Strategic Partnership “Empowering the Hearing Healthcare Sector in Developing and Emerging Countries” has opened. Please click on the arrow below to find the respective Terms of Reference.
HHA Advocates for Awareness at Lahore ENT Conference
Aligning with World Hearing Day, the Hearing Healthcare Alliance made a significant contribution to the 32nd National Conference of Otorhinolaryngology in Lahore on February 24, 2024. The conference spotlighted three panel discussions emphasising the critical need for newborn hearing screening and rehabilitation for hearing device users.
Temporal Bone Lab Training at Jinnah Hospital Lahore
Twelve ENT surgeons from Pakistan took part in a Temporal Bone Laboratory training in February. The Hearing Healthcare Alliance joined forces with the 32nd National Conference of Otorhinolaryngology to train surgeons in advanced ear surgery techniques. On February 21 and 22, 2024, Jinnah Hospital Lahore hosted this workshop where the twelve ENT surgeons honed their skills, while an additional five observers absorbed valuable insights.
45,741 Hearing Screenings!
The HHA has screened 45741 infants for hearing loss! Congratulations to all who have contributed to this incredible milestone!