Health Department, Tibet House Spain and GAES Foundation Organises Free Hearing Test, Provides Hearing Aids

Dharamshala: The Department of Health, CTA in collaboration with Tibet House, Spain and GAES Solidaire Foundation organised a hearing test for Tibetans in Dharamshala. Founded in 1949, GAES is the largest company in hearing sector with over 500 hearing establishments worldwide.

Health staff and GAES professionals conducted free ear screening, hearing capacity tests for the visiting patients. Hearing aids were provided to those affected.

In addition to screening new patients, the camp also reviewed hearing aid beneficiaries who were treated during previous camp held in September last year.

A series of camp was held from 18 to 20 March at TCV School, Namgyal Monastery, Geden Choling nunnery, Old People Homes and Tibetan public in Dharamshala.

The program was held on the invitation of Tibet House Spain.