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The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation and the Western Region branch of the Ear, Nose and Throat Nurses Society, organised educational sessions on hearing health to commemorate World Hearing Day.
During the sessions, more than 1,860 school children from New Atuabo Community Basic School, John Taylor Municipal Assembly Basic School and St. Mary's Anglican Basic School were taught how to properly care for the ear to prevent ear infections and long-term hearing damage.
The pupils were also screened for potential hearing-related issues, with more than 500 cases detected and referred to Tarkwa Municipal Hospital for further diagnosis. Some of the cases included untreated ear infections, fungal growth, wax or foreign object blockages, hearing impairment and harmful noise exposure among the children.
Dr. Magdalene Bakari, Lead Specialist Health Services of Gold Fields Ghana, emphasised the critical role of proper ear care.
"Our goal is to instill good ear care practices among these pupils. By educating them about hearing health, we aim to prevent potential hearing issues and ensure they have a brighter, healthier future," said Dr Bakari.
Ms. Judith Adoma Forkuoh, the Principal Nursing Officer for Ear, Nose and Throat, highlighted the importance of early detection and intervention and advised the school children to promptly report discomfort in the ear to their parents and seek professional care.
Over the past two decades, the Foundation has invested over US$4.8million in several health programmes, including medical outreach, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, as well as the provision of essential medical facilities.
The Foundation is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of members in the host communities.
