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Implementing vision and hearing screening in schools: A deep dive into the WHO handbook [1]

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Date: 2025-09-04

Session 1: 0800-0930 CEST

Session 2: 1700-1830 CEST

Web Meeting

The Vision and Hearing School Screening Handbook, developed by WHO, provides practical guidance to help countries implement effective school-based screening programmes for vision and hearing. Its goal is to ensure early identification and timely intervention for children with sensory impairments, contributing to better health, learning, and life outcomes.

The World Health Organization (WHO), invites you to the web meeting " Implementing vision and hearing screening in schools: A deep dive into the WHO handbook".

This handbook is a collaborative product of WHO’s ear and hearing care and eye care programmes, aligning with the World Report on Hearing and the World Report on Vision. It supports the implementation of WHA resolutions 70.13 (hearing), 73.4 (vision), and 78.7 (sensory impairments), and advances progress towards universal health coverage and inclusive education.

About the event

During this 90-minute webinar, participants will:

Learn about the benefits of joint Vision and Hearing School Screening

Explore the key components of the screening process and recommended pathways



Hear from experts and countries already implementing school screening

Discuss how to adapt and apply the handbook in national contexts

Promote the integration of sensory screening into school health programmes

This event is open to all those interested in knowing more about it. It is especially targeted towards:

Ministries of health and ministries of education

NGOs and civil society organizations working in child health, education, and disability

Researchers and technical experts in vision and hearing care

UN agencies and development partners

Provisional agenda is coming soon



Be part of this important conversation and help shape the future of school health programs around the world. Together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to see, hear, and learn.





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