Friday, February 20, 2009

City launches an infant hearing screening programme

By Yamkela Xhaso
20 February

Executive Deputy Mayor of Cape Town, Councillor Grant Haskin launched the Dr Toms Infant Hearing Screening Programme this morning, at the Ravensmead Clinic.

This initiative is a partnership between the City and Carel Do Toit Centre.

Doctor Ivan Broomfield from the City of Cape Town Health Department said the equipment of the facility was bought by City.

The equipment will be used in detecting early hearing problems for kids when they arrive in clinics.

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