Tygerberg Hospital works to transform lives through early hearing intervention

BY DETECTING hearing loss early, providing timely intervention, and offering lifelong support, Tygerberg Hospital ensures that children have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

- SIBULELE KASA

This was the message of Jennifer Perold, chief audiologist of the cochlear implant programme at the hospital, to mark Deaf Awareness Month, which is celebrated in September.

“Early identification and intervention are essential. By working closely with clinics and hospitals throughout the region, Tygerberg Hospital's audiology department strives to ensure that children with hearing loss are diagnosed promptly and referred for the most appropriate care, an investment that changes the course of their lives,” she said.

For individuals with severe sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) who gain little benefit from hearing aids, cochlear implantation (CI) offers a life-changing solution.