The World report on Hearing aims to provide evidence-based guidance to drive actions for integration of quality EHC services into national health plans of Member States, as part of their work towards universal health coverage.
For this purpose, WHO is working with regional offices to assess the country capacity for ear and hearing care in Member States and. Each year, WHO organizes the World Hearing Day as a means of raising awareness on ear and hearing care and disseminating its materials and messages.To such actions WHO runs a small grants competition program.
World Hearing Day 2025 is an opportunity for all of us to make a difference. As stakeholders, partners, and advocates, we can collectively empower ourselves and others. Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all! Member States, partners and stakeholders are encouraged to organize events to raise awareness in communities, and to ensure accessible ear and hearing care ...
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners worldwide are preparing for the annual global campaign, World Hearing Day (WHD) 2026. Observed on 3 March each year, World Hearing Day raises awareness about hearing-related issues and highlights hearing care as a global public health priority. With the theme “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for every child,” the 2026 ...
MSN: Inside the legal battle: High Court rules on wartime protests and freedom of speech
The legal battle surrounding Saturday night’s anti-war protests centered on who gets to set the conditions under which demonstrations may go forward during wartime, how late those decisions can be ...
Inside the legal battle: High Court rules on wartime protests and freedom of speech