Don seeks enforcement of policy to tackle diseases associated with hearing loss

A University don, Prof Titus Ibekwe, has called on the government to enforce the 2018 Ear and Hearing Care Policy to combat the huge disease burden associated with hearing loss. Ibekwe while speaking at the 44th inaugural lecture of the University of Abuja with the theme Sound, Wind and Whisper: A Journey in Search…

Ibekwe while speaking at the 44th inaugural lecture of the University of Abuja with the theme Sound, Wind and Whisper: A Journey in Search for Harmony in Otorhinolaryngology, said enforcement of such policy could commence by making the environment safe against noise pollution, adding that such pollution could impair not only hearing but also affect the functions of other organs in the body.

He stressed that the quality of antenatal care, delivery, and post-natal must be matched with the hearing screening of newborn babies in order to detect hearing defeats of any form adding that the screening would ensure the commencement of rehabilitation prior to discharge from hospital. Minister of State for Education Dr Tanko Sanunu identified investment in prevention of noise pollution as far cheaper than investing in diagnosing and treatment of those with hearing impairment, said there need for government do everything possible to implement EHC policy.

The South African Police Service said eight Nigerians have been arrested after they attacked police officers and damaged SAPS vehicles on Thursday night. According to SAPS, the incident was due to an incident where police officers were following up on information and the whereabouts of a Nigerian alleged to have drugs.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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