World Hearing Day 2025: Changing Mindsets, Make Ear & Hearing Care Reality!

This year’s theme is Changing Mindsets: Empower Yourself to Make Ear and Hearing Care a Reality for All! Take charge of your hearing health by practicing safe listening, recognizing early signs, getting screenings, and supporting those with hearing loss. Empowerment drives change!

By 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people could experience some form of hearing loss. Over 1 billion young people are at risk due to unsafe listening practices, including loud music and video games. How we care for our ears today determines how well we hear in the future!

Struggling to follow conversations, frequently asking others to repeat themselves, persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus), increasing TV or headphone volume, and muffled speech or sounds could be signs of hearing loss.

Keep your hearing safe by keeping headphone volume below 60%, taking listening breaks, limiting exposure to loud environments, wearing ear protection at concerts and noisy places, and using apps like hearWHO to monitor your hearing health.

According to WHO, 60% of childhood hearing loss is preventable! Ensure protection by vaccinating against infections like measles and meningitis, screening newborns early, monitoring speech and response to sounds, and reducing exposure to loud noises from a young age.

Untreated hearing loss affects education, employment, and mental health. It can lead to social isolation and reduced quality of life. Assistive devices like hearing aids and cochlear implants improve communication, but access remains limited. Let's advocate for better hearing care for all!

Take charge of your hearing health, get regular check-ups, practice safe listening, spread awareness, and support accessible hearing care for all. Join the movement today!