BAKU, Feb 4 – On February 3, a roundtable on “Assessment of hearing in newborns and its clinical significance” was co-organized by the Scientific-Practical and Educational Center of the Medical Service Department of the State Customs Committee, the Central Customs Hospital, and the British-Azerbaijani Association of Doctors and Dentists.
The event brought together highly qualified otorhinolaryngologists, pediatricians, and residents from various public and private medical institutions. Opening remarks were delivered by the Deputy Head of the Medical Service Department of the State Customs Committee, PhD in Medicine, Associate Professor Ismayil Afandiyev; the Head and Chief Physician of the Central Customs Hospital, Bakhtiyar Musayev; and the obstetrician-gynecologist of Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Chair of the British-Azerbaijani Association of Doctors and Dentists, PhD in Medicine Fidan Israfil-Bayli.
In his welcoming speech, Associate Professor Ismayil Afandiyev emphasized that interdisciplinary discussions conducted within the framework of international cooperation play a crucial role in the professional development of healthcare specialists. He also informed participants about the continuing medical education activities implemented by the Medical Service Department and outlined future goals in this area.
During the official opening session, Bakhtiyar Musayev highlighted the relevance of the topic and spoke about the importance of studying and applying international best practices in the field. He also noted that the memorandum of understanding signed between the parties provides a solid foundation for future cooperation and joint initiatives.
Joining the event online via the Zoom platform, Fidan Israfil-Bayli spoke about the significance of the memorandum signed between the British-Azerbaijani Association of Doctors and Dentists and the Central Customs Hospital, stressing that the document creates new opportunities for international collaboration and exchange of experience. She particularly emphasized that this roundtable was the first event held within the framework of the memorandum and encouraged participants to take an active part in the discussions.
The roundtable continued under the moderation of the Deputy Head of the Central Customs Hospital, Nahida Mahmudova, and otorhinolaryngologist Elvin Azizov. A comprehensive presentation on “Assessment of Hearing in Newborns and Its Clinical Significance” was delivered by Natavan Ramazanzade, an otorhinolaryngologist at Lister Hospital of the East & North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust.
The presentation highlighted that hearing assessment in newborns is of great importance for the early detection of various pathologies and for ensuring healthy child development. It was noted that hearing screening conducted in the first days of life enables the timely identification of possible disorders and, through early medical intervention, supports the normal development of speech and communication skills. The implementation of systematic screening programs was also emphasized as a key factor in preventing future social and developmental problems.
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