Newborn Hearing

Newborn hearing screening programs are designed to identify hearing loss in infants shortly after birth. All HelpHandicap Foundation (HHF) approved hospital(s) will offer hearing screenings to newborns born in their hospitals that come from underprivileged and poor families. As part of this program HHF will provide the approved hospital(s) with a hearing screening device and a support system.

Target Start: July 2009
Estimated Cost: $15000
Target Areas: Hyderabad, Aurangabad & Mumbai

The implementation and or continuation of this program is subject to availability of funds, resources and infrastructure. Target areas and start date are subject to change as well.