The significance of the early diagnosis for people with hearing loss is hard to overestimate as it has major effect on the further treatment opportunities and outcomes. That is why the launch of the Newborn Hearing Screening pilot programme in Ethiopia on 4 June 2024 thanks to the joint efforts of the HHA Project’s team and its partners from the country’s lead organisation Hearing Ethiopia was a significant milestone for the country’s Hearing Healthcare system.
After the first successful month of the pilot programme’s functioning, the fruitful discussion with the Health Minister of Ethiopia promises to further boost its positive outcomes.