NMC Launches Hearing awareness initiative and Launch of Cochlear Implant programme

NMC Launches Hearing awareness initiative and Launch of Cochlear Implant programme

NMC’s Hearing awareness Initiative has been launched with the Cochlear Implant surgery performed on a four year old, making it the first time a surgery is being conducted in the private sector health care in Sultanate of Oman.

The ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyida Meyyan bint Shihab al Said and guest of honour was His Excellency Dr Hilal al Sabti, Minister of Health, at W Hotel, Muscat.

The event had the gracious presence of Her Highness Sayyida Dr Mona bint Fahd Al Said and Her Highness Sayyida Hujaija bint Jaffer Al Said.

According to the WHO, by 2050 about 2.5 billion people are expected to suffer from hearing loss. Early detection of hearing impediment and early intervention can create better life for the individuals.Timely access and improvement in quality of life leads to a productive life contributing to the society. Effective intervention for hearing loss is systematic screening.

This is yet another feather in the cap of NMC, the largest private healthcare company in the UAE and third largest in Oman, it began its journey of quality healthcare in Oman five years ago.

“NMC Hospitals are pioneers in patient education initiatives and hearing awareness is one such initiative which is very