The Commissioner for Health, Mr Charles Messina has concluded an Own Initiative Investigation on several difficulties faced by people with Hearing Problems. The investigation was initiated following complaints in the local media.

The Commissioner proposed the setting up of an ad hoc Committee aimed at bringing to the attention of the authorities the various difficulties and challenges encountered by people with hearing problems and recommend a way forward.

In his Final Opinion, the Commissioner specifically recommended that all new born children should be screened, so that those having hearing impairments are diagnosed at the earliest possible stage. The Commissioner further recommended the employment of interpreters especially in educational institutions and hospitals.

The Commissioner for Health concluded the report by recommending that the Education Authorities should explore the feasibility of grouping all hearing impaired students in one school.