The World Health Organisation announced that World Hearing Day 2021on March 3rd will mark the launch of the World Report on Hearing, presenting a global call for action to address hearing loss and ear diseases across the life course.
The theme of the World Hearing Day 2021 is:
Hearing care for ALL!
Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate
The World Hearing Day 2021 and the World Report on Hearing will present a global call for action to address hearing loss and ear diseases across the life course.
The key messages of the World Hearing Day 2021 will target:
Policymakers
- The number of people living with unaddressed hearing loss and ear diseases is unacceptable.
- Timely action is needed to prevent and address hearing loss across the life course.
- Investing in cost-effective interventions will benefit people with hearing loss and bring financial gains to the society.
- Integrate person-centred ear and hearing care within national health plans for universal health coverage.
General public
- Good hearing and communication are important at all stages of life
- Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be avoided through preventative actions such as: protection against loud sounds; good ear care practices and immunization.
- Hearing loss (and related ear diseases) can be addressed when it is identified in a timely manner and appropriate care sought
- People at risk of hearing loss should check their hearing regularly
- People having hearing loss (or related ear diseases) should seek care from a health care provider
The World Health Organisation is hoping that the World Hearing Day 2021 will be a massive global call to action.
Sourced: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/03/03/default-calendar/world-hearing-day-2021-hearing-care-for-all
