ITANAGAR, Mar 3:

World Hearing Day with the theme ‘hear the future’ was observed by the National Program for Prevention and Control of Deafness cell of Directorate of Health Services today with full enthusiasm.

On the occasion, a radio program on the topic ‘Hearing impairment & Deafness-Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation’ by Dr. Pekba Ringu, SNO, NPPCD and Dr. Jego Ori, ENT Specialist, TRIHMS was aired by All India Radio, Itanagar. In addition, jingles on ear care were also aired.

         

Moreover, a free endoscopic ear screening camp was organized at the ENT Department of TRIHMS where a total of 72 patients benefitted. The screening was done by a trio of ENT specialists, Dr Tajing Taki, Dr Komri Riba, Dr. Jego Ori and MO, Dr. Hage Niku including other Para medical staff of the department.

           Hearing loss is the most common (sensory) disability. According to WHO, a staggering 63 million Indians and a total of 360 million of the world’s population suffers from significant hearing loss. And the number is increasing every year. Hence, to educate and sensitize the people on ear care, the 3^rd of March every year is being observed as World Hearing Day worldwide.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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