Himalaya conducts hearing screening tests for poor kids
Mumbai: In an attempt to create awareness on neonatal hearing, Himalaya Drug Company conducted screening tests for 100 underprivileged children.
NGO Shabd and ENT specialist Sheelu Shrinivas also took part in the programme.
According to statistics, one in 1,000 babies are born with significant hearing impairment in India every year and in the absence of awareness and timely medical guidance, most of them grow up with hearing disability.
N V Chakravathi, General Manager, Himalaya BabyCare, said, "Kerala and Goa are the two states that have implemented universal newborn hearing screening programmes, and it is essential it is made mandatory across states in India.
"Early detection and treatment are crucial in preventing this second most common cause of disability, and to mitigate its social and developmental impact."
"Through this initiative, Himalaya BabyCare hopes to increase awareness on neonatal health, provide early treatment and enable a happy and healthy childhood," he said.
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