The Department of Surgery at University of Nairobi, in collaboration with the Hear Kenya Initiative and the Baker Institute for Children with Hearing Loss, successfully hosted a lecture focused on advancing newborn hearing screening in Kenya.
The Chairman of the Department of Surgery, Dr Nyaim Opot, formally welcomed participants and partners to the department, highlighting the institution’s commitment to strengthening hearing healthcare services. He was joined by the Audiology Section Head, Ms Sarah Ndegwa, who reaffirmed the department’s dedication to advancing early hearing detection and intervention initiatives.
The event brought together healthcare professionals, students, and key stakeholders to discuss practical strategies for enhancing early hearing detection and intervention across the country.
Participants engaged in expert presentations and a screening of the documentary Listen to Me!, which highlighted real-life experiences and reinforced the critical importance of early hearing screening in improving childhood developmental outcomes.
The forum emphasized the need for strong collaboration, supportive policies, and increased awareness to ensure that every child in Kenya has access to timely hearing screening and appropriate care.
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