Children’s audiology cabinet was opened in Sukhum Rehabilitation Centre.

The new cabinet for the diagnosis of children’s hearing aid diseases was opened today at the National Rehabilitation Center. The cabinet is equipped with modern instruments to determine the level of hearing and setting the new hearing aids for hearing-impaired children.

This project was carried out jointly by various organizations. In particular, the "International Fund Apsny" assisted in creation of this office and in the future, is planning to ensure hearing -impaired children with hearing aids. The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) conducted a study on the problem of diagnosis of children with hearing impairment. UNICEF also undertook specialized hardware office equipment, as well as invitation of international experts in this field and training specialists locally.

The opening ceremony was attended by the leadership of National Rehabilitation Center for children with disabilities, the Ministry of Health and UNICEF representatives and "International Fund Apsny".

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