About Us
A Few Words
About Us
SHOMEA is a non-for-profit association created by specialised doctors aiming to change the status quo in Sub-Saharan Africa.
We aim to see the effective implementation of neonatal screening programs in low- and middle- income countries so that every baby born with hearing or visual impairment will use appropriate aids and will have equal opportunities at life and career.
Our actions will go a long way to reduce road traffic accidents and to assist people living with physical disabilities and orphans.
In addition, through proper education and sensitization campaigns, these impairments will no longer be a taboo, and the patients will no longer be considered as outcasts.
Why We Exist
We challenge the status quo
In Cameroon, just like in most Sub-Saharan countries, there exist no international screening programs for babies born, neither for hearing nor for vision.
Our impact on Road Traffic Accidents
Drivers are not routinely screened for vision or hearing.
Late diagnosis
Children are usually brought to medical attention late due to the initial superstitious believes and the lack of awareness.
Consequences
Poor speech and language development. Poor motor and psychological development. Marginalisation and abuses of all forms. Reduced chances at education and career.
Lack of appropriate Rehabilitation facilities
Hospitals, Staff, and Subsidised aids
International Screening and Rehabilitation of Hearing and Vision in Neonates
One of our main concerns at SHOMEA
No baby should be allowed pass the age of 1 month without initial screening
Help us get Hearing aids and Cochlear implants.
Your support, Their bright future
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Rehabilitated Loved ones
Children screened
Orphaned children assisted