The Health Commissioner for Health is recommending that all new born children should be screened to detect hearing problems at an early stage.

In an own initiative investigation on difficulties faced by people with hearing problems, Commissioner Charles Messina proposed the setting up of an ad hoc committee aimed at bringing to the attention of the authorities the various difficulties and challenges encountered by people with hearing problems and recommend a way forward.

In his final opinion, he specifically recommended that all new born children be screened, so that those with hearing impairments were diagnosed at the earliest possible stage.

He recommended the employment of interpreters especially in educational institutions and hospitals.

The report may be read in the pdf link below.

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