Mangaluru: KMC Hospital Attavar will organise a Free Hearing Screening Camp to mark World Hearing Day, observed every year on March 3rd. This year’s theme, “Changing Mindsets: Empower Yourself,” highlights the importance of awareness, early diagnosis, and proactive hearing care.
Camp dates and timings
The Free Hearing Screening Camp will be held on:
- March 1st and March 3rd, 2025
- From 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Venue: Audiology Department, KMC Hospital Attavar
The camp is open to all adults, especially those experiencing hearing loss, discomfort, or other hearing-related issues.
Purpose and importance
The camp aims to raise awareness about hearing health, encourage early diagnosis, and promote preventive measures to protect hearing. Through free screenings, individuals will have access to professional hearing assessments conducted by the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at KMC Hospital Attavar.
World Hearing Day serves as an important global health event, and KMC Hospital’s initiative aligns with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) emphasis on promoting hearing care across all age groups.
Public urged to participate
The management of KMC Hospital Attavar has invited the general public to make the most of this free screening opportunity and to prioritise their hearing health. Individuals with hearing difficulties, age-related hearing loss, or occupational noise exposure are especially encouraged to attend.
Contact information
For further details, interested individuals can contact:
Phone: 70220 78002