The Children's Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) in Latvia has expanded its Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) clinic to provide comprehensive hearing examinations for infants from the age of three months. This initiative comes as part of the hospital's effort to bring in new specialists and develop its technical capabilities. According to representative Ilze Olšteina, the clinic will soon introduce advanced, objective hearing tests, ensuring a full spectrum of examinations is available on-site. Previously, many families had to visit other medical facilities for specific tests, leading to additional visits to the clinic with results in hand.

Under the guidance of ENT clinic head Jānis Sokolovs, the new services will streamline the process for parents, allowing them to access all necessary primary examinations and treatment cycles directly at the Children's Hospital. This means that if further treatment or more complex surgeries are required for hearing restoration and improvement, they can be managed within the same facility. This initiative aims not only to facilitate timely diagnosis but also to improve the treatment pathways for young patients facing hearing issues.

The introduction of these services highlights a significant investment in pediatric healthcare in Latvia, reflecting a broader commitment to improving early diagnosis and treatment options for children. As the clinic becomes a one-stop solution for hearing-related healthcare, it underscores the importance of addressing pediatric hearing issues early on, which can have far-reaching implications for a child’s development and quality of life.