‘World Hearing Day’ Awareness through Street Play

Madikeri, Mar. 8: On the occasion of ‘World Hearing Day’, the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital organized an awareness and march program on the importance of hearing through a street play by the second year graduate medical students of the institute at the Rajaseatu Park premises of the city.

They created awareness through a street play by visiting a specialist doctor and getting medical check-ups from time to time.

The role of parents in the development of children is great. In that direction, no object should be used in the ears. It should be ensured that the ears of children are hearing clearly. If there is a hearing defect, the nearest specialist doctor should be visited and examined. No object should be used in the delicate part of the ear. The specialist doctor should be consulted and examined, the team of medical students drew attention through a street play.

The awareness march was launched by Dr. A.J. Lokesh, Director of Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences. The procession reached the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital via Rajaseatu Road, Mangeri Muthanna Circle, General K.S. Thimmaiah Circle.

Speaking at the assembly program held later, Dr. A.J. Lokesh advised on the need for early treatment for ear-related problems and avoiding the use of earphones at high volume levels.

District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Satish Kumar stressed the need for hearing screening programs at the district level. If hearing impairment occurs in children under the age of 6, necessary surgical treatment can be done. He said that the cost will be about Rs. 8 lakh, which will be borne by the government. Dr. Satish Kumar informed that one child has already undergone surgery in the district and another child has been identified.

District Surgeon Dr. Nanju Adaya explained the importance of hearing screening, early detection and rehabilitation of newborn babies that are being done every day. Only those who know about hearing make mistakes. All children born should have a hearing test. If there is a hearing loss, the entire family will have to suffer. This will also cause loss to the society, so more care should be taken about hearing.

Local Medical Officer Dr. Abhinandan said that hearing is a very important part of everyone's group communication. Therefore, it should not be ignored and should be checked by a specialist doctor.

Dr. Shweta, Head of the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, said that hearing health is an integral part of comprehensive health and it should be promoted through hearing loss prevention, early detection and community awareness. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the poster and memes competition organized as part of the awareness campaign. Effective information was given about prioritizing ear care in the community.

Hearing Loss District Program Officer Dr. Sanath Kumar, Dr. Satyaki, Dr. Nalina, Dr. Sarath Kumar, District Health Education Officer Shanti, Dr. Merin presented and thanked.

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