Challenge
Jordan faces a significant gap between rich and poor, with around 20 percent of the population living in poverty, according to the United Nations. . Jordan still hosts a large number of Syrian refugees. Hearing loss occurs more frequently in Jordan than the global average, and experts believe genetic factors play a major role. Pediatric hearing care services are limited in Jordan, leaving children from low-income families and refugees without access to diagnosis, hearing aids, and speech therapy. These children face a difficult start in life and poor future prospects.
How we help
To bridge the gap in care, we work with our partner to support these children. With a strong team of 21 staff members, children are screened for hearing loss, diagnosed, and fitted with hearing aids if necessary at two locations. Families and their children regularly visit the clinic for follow-up care and speech therapy.
- A comprehensive hearing screening program will be launched for 3,500 children and newborns, with a focus on high-risk groups such as patients from the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and the National Center for Diabetes
- Collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other organizations to improve nationwide hearing screening and expand pediatric hearing aid fittings.
- Provide 280 children with hearing aids and speech therapy where needed.
- Train over 820 audiology professionals – 70 medical students receive basic training, and 750 professionals receive advanced training in audiology.
Our Partner
The Jordan University Hospital (JUH) in Amman is one of the leading academic hospitals in Jordan, providing healthcare services, medical education, and professional training across a range of specialties.