Overview:
World Hearing Day is a day that aims to raise awareness about the importance of hearing and hearing care, and to solve hearing problems. It also highlights the need to take care of ear health and encourage the community to seek related services. This day is celebrated annually on March 3, under the slogan this year: “Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!”
Objectives:
- Drawing the attention of healthcare providers about the needs of people with hearing loss and ear diseases.
- Spreading awareness of the importance of receiving ear and hearing care and encouraging them to seek services.
Facts:
- By 2030, more than 500 million people are expected to have disabling hearing loss.
- More than 1 billion young people are at risk of hearing loss due to persistent exposure to loud sounds in recreational activities.
- Future hearing health depends on safe listening practices and good ear care.
- Early diagnosis and timely rehabilitation are essential to achieving the full potential of people with hearing loss.
- You can take steps now to ensure good hearing health for life.
Official Date:
Globally: March 3, 2025.
Locally: Ramadan 3, 1446 AH.
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