Posted on 19/9/2023

Better care of deafness for young children in Togo

A new early diagnosis and care center for deaf children aged 0 to 6 has just opened in Lomé, capital of Togo. This Center will carry out a diagnostic assessment which will make it possible to assess the degree of deafness and the possibilities of fitting. This establishment will also carry out regular monitoring of the equipment fitted and the speech therapy support necessary for hearing education and learning oral and gesture communication. 

This Center was designed and implemented by a French NGO L’Appel, https://www.lappel.org in partnership with the Togolese association Enfants-Surdité-Avenir. 

Ten professionals responsible for operating the Center will be trained, this number will be increased as needs arise. 

Each child will be the subject of a care plan which will integrate family support and the development of appropriate communication. 

Early diagnosis and treatment will allow these deaf children to have a better family and social life, they will be able to follow appropriate schooling and become socially autonomous adults. 

Fondation Dora is providing financial support to this project.