The Ear, Nose, And Throat (ENT) Department Of The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Paid A Courtesy Visit To The Hospital Management Team On Monday, March 3, 2025, In Celebration Of World Hearing Day. This Year Theme, "Changing Mindsets: Empower Yourself, Make Ear And Hearing Care A Reality For All," Highlights The Need For Awareness, Accessibility, And Inclusivity In Hearing Healthcare. Signed: LASUTH Management Speaking During The Visit, Dr. Olawale Olubi, Head Of The ENT Department, Emphasized The Significance Of The Day, Stressing The Importance Of Awareness, Early Detection, And Intervention In Hearing Health. He Underscored The Need For Safe Listening Habits, Early Screenings, And Policies That Support Affordable Hearing Aids And Healthcare Services. Dr. Olubi Also Advocated For An Inclusive Society Where Individuals Using Hearing Aids Feel Accepted And Valued Rather Than Marginalized. The Chief Medical Director Of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Welcomed The ENT Team And Commended Their Efforts In Promoting Hearing Healthcare. He Noted That While Many Philanthropic Organizations Support Eye Care Initiatives, Few Focus On Hearing Impairments. He Encouraged Increased Advocacy To Attract Philanthropic Support For Hearing-related Interventions And Identified Several Potential Organizations That Could Be Approached To Adopt Hearing Healthcare As A Key Area Of Focus. As Part Of The Activities Marking The Occasion, The ENT Department Organized A Seminar Which Held At The MRC Auditorium Of The Hospital, In Which Dr. Olubi Delivered An Informative Lecture On The Human Ear, Detailing Its Components And Functions. He Explained That The Ear Serves As The Organ Responsible For Both Hearing And Balance, Detecting Sound Waves And Converting Them Into Signals The Brain Can Interpret. Additionally, The Ear Plays A Crucial Role In Maintaining Equilibrium, Enabling Spatial Awareness And Coordination. He Outlined The Structure Of The Human Ear, Which Is Divided Into Three Primary Sections, Outer Ear (External Ear), Middle Ear, And Inner Ear. To Protect And Care For The Ears, Dr. Olubi Advised Adopting Healthy Hearing Practices To Prevent Hearing Loss. These Include Maintaining Safe Listening Habits, Such As Keeping Volume Levels Moderate When Using Headphones Or Earphones, Shielding The Ears From Excessively Loud Noises, And Practicing Safe Ear-cleaning Techniques To Prevent Damage To The Ear Canal. He Also Stressed The Importance Of Protecting The Ears From Infections, As They Can Cause Temporary Or Permanent Hearing Loss. Individuals Experiencing Hearing Difficulties Should Seek Professional Management Strategies, And Regular Checkups With A Healthcare Provider Or Audiologist Are Essential For Monitoring Ear Health And Detecting Potential Issues Early. Other Activities Included A Health Walk Around The Hospital Premises To Raise Awareness. Alongside Free Medical Check-ups, Hearing Screenings, And Ear-cleaning Sessions For Members Of The Public.
