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Summary
Global Ear Care efforts have advanced, establishing programs and WHO relations. The aim is to elevate ear care in developing countries to eye care standards, focusing on Eastern Europe and Mediterranean regions.
Area of Science:
- Global public health
- Otolaryngology
- Health policy and advocacy
Background:
- Recent decade of voluntary Global Ear Care initiatives.
- Positive progress in lobbying and networking for ear health programs.
- Established World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters relations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the progress of Global Ear Care efforts.
- To outline strategies for enhancing ear care in developing countries.
- To foster the development of ear care structures in Eastern Europe and Mediterranean regions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of voluntary lobbying and networking strategies.
- Evaluation of program development instruments.
- Case study of the 'Bari workshop' for informal networking.
Main Results:
- Successful creation of instruments for concrete ear care programs.
- Positive WHO-HQ relations achieved.
- Identified need for increased budget and governmental involvement.
Conclusions:
- Global Ear Care work has been positive, with established programs and WHO relations.
- Long-term goal: achieve parity between ear care and eye care in developing countries.
- Developing functional ear care structures in Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean is a key next step.