Ear and Hearing Care in Angola

What strategies can be implemented to alleviate the impact of chronic ear infections in disadvantaged living environments?


Dr. Åke Reimer and Dr. Tuula Pelkonen embarked on a notable visit to Luanda from May 18th to 23rd, 2025. Throughout their time there, they had the opportunity to present lectures at the Faculty of Medicine of Agostinho Neto University, where they imparted their invaluable perspectives on research and education in Angola. The image features Dra Palmira Kuatoko alongside Rector Professor Maria Fernanda Dias Monteiro, Scientific Vice-Rector Professor Joaquim Vandúnem, Academic Vice-Rector Professor Ema Fernandes, and Otorhinolaryngology Professor Cardoso Neto.
We firmly believe that this visit marks the beginning of a fruitful collaboration aimed at advancing hearing healthcare, fostering impactful exchanges in research, education, and treatment practices.

A proposal for a collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Lund and Agostinho Neto University in Luanda, Angola will be deliberated in September 2025.
ReiBeck Innovation AB
Kristian Riesbeck  Åke Reimer

Unveiling a Groundbreaking Strategy for Managing Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in Primary Health Care Environments
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Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a global issue and the leading cause of hearing impairment among children. With the support of Rotary International, and "Gyllenstiernska Krapperupsstiftelsen," physicians at the ORL clinic of Hospital Josina Machel in Luanda are conducting a trial designed to enhance Ear Care at the primary healthcare level.
Chronic suppurative otitis media accompanied by mastoiditis and skin perforation. 
 
Common perforation patterns of the tympanic membrane in chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). 
 Image captured from the ear surgery initiative backed by Rotary Clubs in  Luanda and Sweden in 2013.
The EarClean pipette is designed for effective suctioning and rinsing with a 2% vinegar solution in cases of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM).
 Read the Publication "Aerobic bacteria associated with chronic suppurative otitis media in Angola". "From Acute to Chronic Otitis Media"
Why is poverty contributing to ear disease and hearing loss ?
A film financed by the Swedish "Rotary U-fonden"
Manuscript by  Åke Reimer 

"EarClean" -a pipette for Ear Care

ReiBeck Innovation is a Swedish company dedicated to facilitate ear care by providing a specialized pipette designed for the treatment of chronic suppurative otitis media ( CSOM) with an antiseptic solution.  
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    The "EarClean" pipette will be launched to assist healthcare professionals in managing CSOM care and reducing the risks associated with the rise of antibiotic resistance.
Rinsing a childs ear with vinegar 2%
with the EarClean 
pipette. Results of pilot study at ORL department Hospital Josina Machel in Luanda Angola april-may 2025

Circius Pharma AB, in collaboration with Rotary Clubs from Rotary District 2395, is proud to be a generous sponsor of a pioneering pilot study examining the effectiveness of the pipette EarClean for treating discharging ears (CSOM). This important research is being led by

Dra. Palmira Kuatoko , ORL clinic within Hospital Josina Machel, located in Luanda, Angola.
Status report WHO African Region where
Angola is a "white spot"
 How to use the EarClean Pipett in CSOM 
Instruction for use in portuguese