Ear and Oral Health Awareness Program at Nabin Secondary School, Pokhara-04

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Date: May 7, 2025
Venue: Nabin Secondary School, Pokhara-4

Introduction

On May 7, 2025, an Ear and Oral Health Awareness Program was conducted at Nabin Secondary School, Pokhara-4. The program aimed to raise awareness of common ear problems, the impact of hearing loss, and preventive measures for maintaining good ear health, as well as promoting oral hygiene and preventing oral diseases.

Such awareness initiatives are considered highly cost-effective, as they improve both health and education at the grassroots level. Furthermore, students serve as vital channels of knowledge, sharing information with their families and communities.

Objectives

The main objectives of the program were to:

Educate students about common ear and oral health problems and their prevention.
Promote the importance of regular hearing check-ups and early intervention.
Encourage students to adopt healthy ear and oral care practices.

Participation

Target Group: Students from classes 5 to 10
Total Participants: 106

Sessions and Resource Persons

1. Ear Awareness Session

Facilitator: Ms. Pratikshya Basnet, Ear Care Practitioner

Topics Covered:

Introduction and parts of the ear
Structure of the ear
Ear-related disorders and their symptoms
Hearing loss: causes, symptoms, and prevention
Ear infections: causes, symptoms, and prevention
Ear wax: causes, symptoms, and prevention
Glue ear: causes, symptoms, and prevention

2. Oral Health Awareness Session

Facilitator: RDH Asmita Khand Shahi

Topics Covered:

Oral health and hygiene
Dental caries
Periodontitis
Tooth discoloration
Sensitive teeth
Bad breath
Plaque
Calculus
Gingivitis

Student Engagement

The students demonstrated a high level of interest throughout both sessions. Following the presentations, an interactive question-and-answer session was conducted, where students actively participated and clarified their doubts.

Outcomes

Students gained knowledge about common ear and oral health issues, their causes, and preventive measures.
The program encouraged healthy habits such as regular check-ups and early intervention.
Students were empowered to share their learning with families and the community, extending the program’s impact.

Conclusion

The Ear and Oral Health Awareness Program at Nabin Secondary School successfully met its objectives of educating students on the importance of maintaining ear and oral health. Such initiatives play a crucial role in promoting health awareness and ensuring a healthier, better-informed community.

Some glimpse of the program