Phonics Hearing Centre Information

Our Vision: A leader and model for preventive and rehabilitative hearing healthcare services in Africa Our Mission: To facilitate the early detection of persons with or at risk of hearing loss from birth to adulthood To deliver age-appropriate and evidence-based services for improved communication skills To support cutting-edge community-oriented research in preventive hearing healthcare To promote local and global agenda for service provision to persons with hearing loss To develop local capacities for service provision Our Resources: Human Resources Our professional expertise is built around the prevention and early non-surgical management of hearing difficulties in all age groups. Our team therefore comprises well-trained individuals in hearing aid technology and electronics under the overall supervision of an internationally reputed audiological physician. The centre maintains an excellent referral system for patients who require surgical intervention based on a constantly updated database of leading Ear, Nose and Throat surgeons in sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and USA. We have also recently acquired first-class resources to support infants fitted with cochlear implants. Facilities: - Hearing Evaluation - Ear mould Laboratory - Hearing Aid Evaluation and Fitting - Repair Laboratory