As Nigeria joins the global observance of World Hearing Day 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that unattended hearing loss imposes a staggering annual cost of nearly US$1 trillion worldwide.
Expressing concern, WHO identifies deeply entrenched societal misperceptions and stigmatizing attitudes as significant barriers hindering efforts to prevent and address hearing loss.
In a commemorative message for World Hearing Day 2024, WHO underscores the focus on overcoming challenges posed by societal misperceptions and stigmatizing mindsets.
The emphasis lies on awareness-raising and information-sharing directed at both the public and healthcare providers.
Highlighting key messages, WHO underscores that globally, over 80 percent of ear and hearing care needs remain unmet.
The organization stresses the pivotal role of altering mindsets surrounding ear and hearing care to enhance access and alleviate the economic burden of unaddressed hearing loss.
World Hearing Day 2024 aims to counter prevalent misperceptions and stigmatizing mindsets related to ear and hearing problems within communities and healthcare providers.
WHO emphasizes the need for accurate, evidence-based information to reshape public perceptions of hearing loss.
Calling for global action, WHO urges countries and civil society to address misperceptions and stigmatizing mindsets linked to hearing loss as a crucial step towards ensuring equitable access to ear and hearing care.
Member States, partners, and stakeholders are encouraged to organize events fostering awareness in communities, dispelling misconceptions about ear and hearing care, and ensuring accessible ear and hearing care.
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