Primary school students to undergo vision and hearing screening

Üsküdar University signed a cooperation protocol with the Sultanbeyli District Governorship, District Directorate of Health, and District Directorate of National Education. Within this scope, vision and hearing screening programs for primary school-aged children will be implemented in Sultanbeyli. The project aims to increase social welfare in the long term and contribute to equality of opportunity in health.

Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Hikmet Koçak and Dean of Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine Prof. Haydar Sur attended the protocol signing ceremony held at the Sultanbeyli District Governorship.

Screenings will be conducted in designated primary schools in Sultanbeyli

The screening programs, which aim to expand early diagnosis and preventive health services for children, are planned to be conducted in designated primary schools in Sultanbeyli.

A significant contribution to equality of opportunity in health is targeted!

The studies, supported by Üsküdar University's academic knowledge and expert staff, will make a significant contribution to equality of opportunity in health by enabling early detection of vision and hearing problems that children may encounter in their educational lives.

It also serves to increase social welfare in the long term…

The project stands out not only for individual health but also as a productive and sustainable public health model that serves to increase social welfare in the long term.

 

Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)