Dissemination of "audio survey data" on birth certificates in September

The Ministry of Health and Population will begin to broadcast the "hearing test" of all newborns, as well as "thyroid tests" for them from the beginning of next September.

The survey identifies the level of hearing in children, which allows for early detection of conbad hearing deficiencies, allowing the necessary corrective measures to be taken or the child's "shell" to be installed. which helps him to better integrate into society than what was discovered late, Less physical.

According to a scientific study conducted in late 2017 by a number of doctors and ENT surgeons, 3,000 children in Egypt would require cochlear implants each year.

Dr. Ala Eid, advisor to the Minister of Health and Population for Preventive and Endemic Affairs, sent a circular to the directors of health directorates in the various governorates of the republic, informing them of the intention from the Ministry to distribute "the exam" as of 1 September. Different

In the publication, obtained by Al-Watan, Al-Watan said that the directors of the health affairs had expressed the intention of the ministry to modify the birth certificates to include the data of the audio survey , noting that the birth certificates were printed with the addition of the new statement. And will be provided after the completion of "printing" for the reception, and starts the work.

The Minister of Health attributed this "audio survey" to the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Population to realize President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi's vision of promoting public and community health, strengthening national health security as one of the pillars of sustainable development and to achieve the objectives of the vision "Egypt 2030".

Eid pointed out that the Minister of Health had issued instructions to improve health services and strengthen public health and community programs, including field investigation procedures for the early detection of health diseases. Community origin.