Audilogist, Sharlby van der Bergh testing SANBS phlebotomist, Jacki Smith.
WEDNESDAY, 3 March was World Hearing Day and in order to create awareness about hearing healthcare, the team from Kind2hearing carried out free hearing screenings for the staff of the South African National Blood Services (SANBS) at The Colony Shopping Centre in Hillcrest.
This year’s theme of the World Hearing Day is, Hearing care for All! Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate.
SANBS Sabelo Khwela with audiologist, Tersia Erasmus
Audiologist, Sharlby van der Bergh said not enough attention is placed on hearing loss and ear diseases.
“It is like a hidden disability of which many people are not aware of. There are many people living with unaddressed hearing loss and ear diseases” she said. She added that good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life.
“Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be avoided through preventative actions such as: protection against loud sounds; good ear care practices and immunization.
She urged people having hearing loss (or related ear diseases) to seek care from a health care provider.
Kind2Hearing does offer free hearing screenings, people can make an appointment by calling 031 765 8957. Audiologist, Tersia Erasmus donated blood to assist SANBS with the blood crisis they are currently facing.
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At the time of going to press, the contents of this feature mirrored South Africa’s lockdown regulations.
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