In March 2021, the World Health Organization launched the first-ever World Report on Hearing, which outlines a public health approach to making (ear and) hearing care accessible for all. The report demonstrates the growing need for hearing care globally and explains why this should be a public health priority. It showcases the possibilities in this field and dives into the challenges which limit its progress, along with possible ways to address these. It then outlines the way forward through the integration of people-centered (ear and) hearing care within national plans for universal health coverage. It proposes a package of H.E.A.R.I.N.G. interventions that must be prioritized and delivered through strengthened health systems.
The webinar presents the vision of hearing care for all elaborated in this report. Speakers representing the government sector, professional groups and civil society outline their views on their roles in this collaborative effort.
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