By, March 6 -- Nthati Moerane
"Hearing loss has often been referred to as an invisible disability, not just because of lack of visible symptoms, but because it has been stigmatized in communities and ignored by policy makers. World hearing day 2024 will focus on overcoming the challenges posed by societal misperceptions and stigmatizing mindsets through awareness-raising and information-sharing, targeted at the public and health care providers," said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
March 3rd is considered a world hearing day as the World Health Organization (WHO) analyses the challenges faced globally by people with hearing loss. Globally, over 80% of ear and hearing care needs remain unmet. Also that deeply established ...