BACKGROUND
Ear surgery is urgently needed in northern Namibia as many children cannot even be provided with hearing aids due to chronically discharging ears, not to forget possible complications of untreated cholesteatoma.
METHODS
During the two "ear camps" in 2003 and 2004, 61 children (median age
OBJECTIVE
In this publication, we present our experiences with managing an "Ear Camp" in northern Namibia, where the population is predominantly black. Medical coverage for ear problems is poor in this part of the country.
METHODS
Within 10 days, 38 children (median age 12 years) were operated