World Hearing Day 2024: Let’s Ensure Ear and Hearing Care for All!

Each year on March 3rd, the world comes together to observe World Hearing Day, an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care globally.

Key Messages for World Hearing Day 2024 by WHO:

This year’s theme, “Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!!”, highlights the importance of early identification and intervention for hearing loss, as well as ensuring accessibility to hearing care services for everyone, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status.

Global Impact of Hearing Loss:

Over 80% of ear and hearing care needs remain unmet globally.
Hearing loss impacts communication, education, employment, and overall quality of life.

World Hearing Day serves as a reminder of this burden and the urgent need for action.

Statistics from Malaysia:

Estimated 40,743 registered deaf and hard of hearing individuals by December 2021, potentially underreported.

Objectives of World Hearing Day 2024:

Challenge misconceptions: Address common misunderstandings about ear and hearing problems within communities and among healthcare providers.
Change public perceptions: Provide accurate, evidence-based information to alter how the public views ear and hearing issues.
Encourage action: Urge countries and civil society to combat misperceptions and stigma related to hearing loss, ensuring equitable access to ear and hearing care for all.

Early detection of hearing loss is essential for prompt intervention and effective management. Regular screenings help identify hearing impairments early, enabling individuals to receive timely treatment and support. It’s crucial to ensure the availability and affordability of hearing care services, particularly in underserved communities.

This includes;

Providing access to affordable hearing aids, assistive listening devices and rehabilitation services
Training healthcare professionals to address the diverse needs of those with hearing loss.

Call to Action:

On World Hearing Day 2024,

Let’s unite in our efforts to ensure ear and hearing care for all.
Raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, promote prevention, and ensure access to quality healthcare services.

We can create a world where everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the gift of sound and communication.

Announcement from SoundLife Hearing:

As part of our commitment to World Hearing Day, SoundLife Hearing is proud to participate in the national conversation surrounding ear and hearing care.

1. Soundlife is featured on TV3 Helo Doktor show on March 3rd, 5.30pm showcasing the importance of hearing tests and ear infection prevention.

2. Our Founder, Ms Alleya will be the one of the speakers to do Facebook Live Talk for MASH (Malaysian Association of Speech-Language & Hearing) together with other audiologists & speech therapists.

3. Soundlife is offering up to RM 50 cash voucher rebate for the first 100 customers redeeming services from March 1st to March 31st, 2024, using the code “WHD2024”.