SINGAPORE: In a collaborative effort to combat hearing loss and improve healthcare access in one of Cambodia’s most underserved regions, students from the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Li
n School of Medicine and WS Audiology, a global leader in hearing aid technology, recently launched Project Battambang.
As part of the initiative, WS Audiology donated 250 hearing aids, ensuring villagers diagnosed with hearing loss could receive the appropriate devices. “We learned that true healthcare goes beyond medical treatment. It’s about addressing the root causes of health issues, such as access to clean water and education. By taking a holistic approach, we can create lasting change,” she said.
Importantly, they are learning that improving the health of communities extends beyond medical care; it involves improving the economic and social conditions in which people live and work, as these factors influence health outcomes,” she remarked.
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