Government Middle school, Naga Bazaar, Kohima observed “International Ear Care Day” on March 3 which was organized by the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD) under the Department of Health & Family Welfare.
ENT specialist, NHAK Dr. R. Zhimatho spoke on the causes of ear problems, prevention of hearing loss, the need for early detection and timely interventions.
He said that hearing defect or loss was caused by prolonged exposure to loud noise, inserting objects into the ears, slapping on the ears leading to bursting of ear drums, ear wax, or ear infections leading to discharge from ears.
Dr. R. Zhimatho highlighted the services that are available at NHAK, Kohima and other district hospitals under NPPCD.
Altogether 47 school children with ear related problems from Government Middle School, Naga Bazar and Naga Bazar Baptist School were screened and given free medicines, including 3 hearing aids.