Dimapur, June 8 (MExN): A total of 226 patients were given check-ups for different ear problems during screening camps for prevention and control of deafness held around Dimapur District under the National Programme for Prevention & Control of Deafness (NPPCD).
he screening and check-up were done for the staff of DC Office, Dimapur; and the students of Kushiabil High School, Darogapathar GMS, Thilixu GMS.
The medical team led by Dr. Krunichuno Rino, ENT Specialist and Lutoho Kiba, Audiometrist, DHD. According to a press note, during the camps, the patients also underwent Pure Tone Audiometry procedure.
Fourteen patients were diagnosed with Hearing Loss problem and problems such as ear wax, perforated eardrums, ear discharges etc were also diagnosed and treated, it added.
Some patients were referred to DH for further testing and treatment.
Dr. K. Vikato Kinimi, Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur and Dr. Antoly Suu, Dy. Chief Medical Officer and Nodal Officer for National Programme for Prevention & Control of Deafness (NPPCD) also visited for monitoring and supervision of the programme.
