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Karnal Medical Centre, Karnal

World Hearing Day 3rd March

A public awareness campaign on hearing was organized with the theme of Hearing Care for All. The campaign was in the form of CYCLOTHON on 28th February 2021, a cycle rally which was collaborated with Indian Medical Association, Karnal, India. Around 100 cyclists from various NGOs including doctors participated in the cyclothon.

A meeting with the District Administration and Health department was held on 2nd March 2021 wherein a presentation was given by Dr. Sanjay Khanna on World Hearing Day mentioning the importance of hearing in all age groups. The message was loud and clear and special stress was given on the following:

  1. The Universal Neonatal Screening Program to be implemented in the Immunization records of newborns.
  2. Early identification and treatment of hearing loss in all age groups.
  3. To implement and outreach of the Cochlear Implant program.
  4. The city and surrounding region will observe NO HORN day at least once a month.
  5. Special mention on usage of mobiles leading to various phone hazards.

 It will be highly appreciable to receive an acknowledgement from your side.