World Hearing Day: Ghanaians urged to prioritise hearing care

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called on the public to prioritise ear and hearing care, stressing that hearing loss can affect anyone at any age.

In a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra to commemorate World Hearing Day on Tuesday, the Service noted that globally about 90 million children and adolescents were living with hearing loss.

“Many of these cases remain undetected or untreated, particularly in underserved communities, negatively impacting learning and development,” it said.

The statement emphasised that early action and simple preventive measures could make a lifelong difference. It advised the public to protect their ears from excessive noise, seek prompt treatment for ear infections, and check their hearing regularly.

“Let us work together to ensure healthy hearing for all, leaving no one behind.”

World Hearing Day (WHD), observed annually on March 3, is a global advocacy event aimed at raising awareness about hearing loss. It also promotes ear and hearing care while calling for action to address hearing-related issues.

This year’s theme, “From Communities to Classrooms: Hearing Care for All Children,” highlights the importance of preventing avoidable childhood hearing loss and ensuring early identification and care for children with ear or hearing problems.

The Ghana Health Service called for the integration of hearing care into school and child health programmes to help children hear better, learn effectively, and succeed.

Source: GNA