Medicover Hospital Conducts Awareness Programme on Deafness and Cochlear Implants on the Occasion of World Hearing Day

~Hearing loss creates communication barriers, making conversations and daily interactions difficult. Over time, this can lead to social isolation due to frustration and withdrawal. Timely detection and treatment are crucial in preventing complications~

Medicover Hospital marked World Hearing Day by conducting a unique awareness program focusing on childhood deafness and cochlear implants. Due to rising cases of hearing loss across Pediatric age groups, the event emphasized the importance of timely intervention in preventing hearing loss. It featured educational sessions for over 50 participants. The initiative aimed to educate participants on Childhood hearing loss, its impact, and advanced treatment options. Present on the occasion was the President of Navi Mumbai- Indian Association Of Pediatrics, Dr Mangai Sinha along with other audiologists, nursing staff, and Rotary Members.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2030, over 500 million people are expected to have disabling hearing loss requiring rehabilitation. Hearing loss is caused by several factors, including prolonged exposure to loud noises, Ruptured eardrums, infections, earwax buildup, genetic predisposition, ageing, and certain medical conditions like otosclerosis, a middle ear disease, and head injury. But the major concern remains childhood deafness. Medicover Hospital organized a program to highlight both preventive measures and modern treatments like cochlear implants and advanced audiology care for participants.

Dr Rajendra Waghela, Consultant ENT And Endoscopic Surgeon, said Approximately 3 to 6 in 1000 children are born deaf. It creates significant communication barriers, making it difficult for people to engage in conversations, understand speech, and participate in daily activities. Over time, this can lead to social isolation, as individuals may withdraw from interactions due to frustration or embarrassment. Children who don’t hear will not learn to speak and they become deaf and mute. They are taken aback by the mainstream. They become handicapped and face challenges in every aspect of their life. They don’t get equal learning and earning opportunities. Early detection and medical intervention are key to preventing complications. OAE testing at birth and BERA testing, when needed, identifies the affected children and helps in further treatment by cochlear implant surgery.”

Dr Rajendra Waghela added, “Our hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced treatment modalities, ensuring that individuals receive the best possible care. From innovative audiological assessments to state-of-the-art cochlear implants and hearing aids, we offer a range of solutions tailored to patients’ different levels of hearing impairment. Our comprehensive rehabilitative therapies, including auditory training and speech therapy, help patients adapt to hearing devices, regain confidence in their communication abilities, and live life to the fullest. Moreover, Cochlear Implant surgery is provided Free of Cost to the needy with the help of NGOs.”

“We are committed to raising awareness and providing top-tier medical care to ensure better hearing health for everyone,” concluded Dr Mataprasad Gupta, Centre Head of Medicover Hospitals.