02 March 2016

3 March 2016: World Hearing Day

The theme for World Hearing Day 2016 is ‘Childhood hearing loss: act now, here is how!’

Organised each year by the World Health Organisation (WHO), this year’s event aims to show that the majority of childhood hearing loss in low and middle income countries can be prevented through effective public health measures.

The global awareness day hopes to demonstrate that all people with hearing loss can benefit from early identification and suitable, timely interventions.

“It is inspiring that so many people, organisations and charities from across the Globe can come together to raise awareness of hearing loss - a major public health challenge”, says NCHA Chief Executive, David Hewlett.

“At the NCHA, we are proud to unite - as part of World Hearing Day 2016 - in finding sustainable solutions to address unmet hearing need.”

The WHO estimates that around 60% of childhood hearing loss in some parts of the world could be avoided through better prevention measures. When unavoidable, interventions are needed to ensure that children reach their full potential through rehabilitation, education and empowerment.

Find out more about World Hearing Day 2016