31/03/2026
“From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children” — this year’s World Hearing Day 2026 theme led by the World Health Organization (WHO) strongly resonates with our mission at Shomea.
We were proud to actively contribute to this global initiative alongside our dedicated team, bringing hearing care directly to children where it matters most. The findings were striking: 39.7% of children showed abnormalities on basic otoscopy (including foreign bodies), and 33.2% had some degree of hearing impairment, from mild to profound.
These numbers highlight an urgent reality, but also a powerful opportunity! Through initiatives like these, we could raise awareness among children, teachers, and communities, and advocate for the integration of hearing and vision care into school health programs.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our valued partners; World Health Organization (WHO), World Hearing Forum, Ministère de la Santé Publique du Cameroun, Pr. Louis Richard NJOCK, M. Serge FANKENG of ALDAC, the Cameroonian Society of ENT surgeons (SCORL) and the participating schools, for making this impact possible.
Together, we move closer to a future where every child has access to the care they deserve.
