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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Diagnostic hearing testing for all age groups
Individuals of any age can undergo formal hearing assessments to identify hearing loss.
The document's recorded date is 3 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
The audiology services at the hospital include: Newborn hearing screening Diagnostic hearing testing for all age groups
Places
Western Cape, Stellenbosch Local Municipality
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/world-hearing-day-why-early-detection-important
Closing Date
3 March 2025
Early intervention sessions for hearing-impaired children
Families of young children with hearing loss can access weekly therapy sessions to support language development.
The document's recorded date is 3 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
He was fitted with hearing aids at Tygerberg Hospital and began weekly early intervention sessions with his mother at the Carel du Toit CHAT (Children Hearing and Talking) Centre at the age of 8 months (5 months corrected age).
Cochlear implant evaluation and surgery
Individuals with severe or profound hearing loss may be evaluated for cochlear implants and receive surgical implantation if eligible.
The document's recorded date is 3 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Cochlear implant evaluation Hearing aid fitting
Newborn hearing screening
Infants can be screened for hearing loss shortly after birth to detect any issues early.
The document's recorded date is 3 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
He failed his newborn hearing screening tests, which raised concern about his ability to hear.
Hearing aid fitting
People diagnosed with hearing loss may be fitted with hearing aids to improve auditory function.
The document's recorded date is 3 March 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Management of hearing loss through referral for specialist medical assessments Cochlear implant evaluation Hearing aid fitting
