"It is important for us to start now, and be proactive and protect our children's hearing, especially during the carnival season," said Minister of Public Health Social Development & Labor, Cornelius De Weever.
The minister stressed that the ministry found it necessary that ear plugs were purchased and distributed. "I encourage all parents to ensure that their children wear ear plugs," said Minister De Weever.
The audio-meter, which was donated by the minister will be used to test the hearing of school going children, whereas the neonatal screening, which is yet to be implemented will focus on newborns. The ear plugs are donated as a means of protecting the ears of our youth from the loud music during the carnival parades.
