Every year, World Hearing Day is observed on 3 March to highlight the importance of ear and hearing care among people. The day also aims to raise awareness about how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. The International Day promotes support for ear and hearing care across the globe.
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World Hearing Day 2024: Theme
The theme for 2024, selected by the World Health Organization (WHO), is “Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all.”
- This year the theme of World Hearing Day 2023 is “Ear and hearing care for all”, which shines the light on the importance of integrating ear and hearing care in primary care. And all this is considered an essential component of universal health coverage.
History
In 2007, World Hearing Day was first recognized by WHO. The day was recognized as International Ear Care Day. After 2016, WHO changed the name to World Hearing Day.
Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 3 | Sunday |
| 2025 | March 3 | Monday |
| 2026 | March 3 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | March 3 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | March 3 | Friday |
FAQ
When is Better Hearing and Speech Month?
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month.
When is World Hearing Day observed?
World Hearing Day falls on March 3.