GRAND BASSA COUNTY – Church Aid’s Ear and Hearing Care (EHC) Program recorded steady progress across several counties in 2025, providing essential hearing services to thousands of Liberians and expanding access to basic ear and hearing health care in hospitals, communities, and schools.
According to program records, about 8,000 hearing screenings were conducted nationwide during the year. The interventions included ear examinations, removal of wax and foreign objects, treatment of ear infections, and the fitting of hearing aids for individuals experiencing hearing difficulties.
The screenings were carried out by ten assigned hearing instrument specialists deployed in different counties, as part of Church Aid’s effort to strengthen early detection and treatment of hearing-related conditions, particularly among children and underserved populations.
Among the specialists, Blessing Acqui, a hearing instrument specialist assigned to the Liberia Government Hospital in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, recorded the highest number of screenings in 2025. She conducted approximately 1,496 hearing screenings, the largest individual contribution among her peers.
In Grand Bassa County, Acqui attended to patients at the Liberia Government Hospital and extended services into surrounding communities and schools. Her work also reached beyond the county, reflecting the mobile and outreach-focused approach of the EHC program.
The screenings addressed a wide range of cases, including blocked ears due to wax, infections affecting hearing, and individuals requiring hearing aids. School-based screenings formed a significant part of the outreach, allowing early identification of hearing problems among students.
Church Aid described the results as a reflection of growing awareness of ear and hearing health and the impact of deploying trained specialists at county and community levels. The program continues to focus on preventive care, early treatment, and referrals where advanced medical attention is required.
The organization also highlighted the role of hearing instrument specialists in bridging gaps in access to care, particularly in areas where specialized ear and hearing services are limited or unavailable.
In recognition of the work carried out in 2025, Church Aid plans to formally acknowledge outstanding contributions during the Global Health Forum at the 17th General Biennial Conference of The Apostolic Pentecostal Church International, scheduled for February 2026.
Blessing Acqui is seen in a photo from one of her school screening exercises in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. Church Aid says the recognition will celebrate commitment and service while encouraging continued efforts to expand ear and hearing care services across Liberia.
