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Starkey marks ‘World
Hearing Day’ with call for
early diagnosis and
child-centered hearing care
(DUBAI)
- On World Hearing Day 2026,
Starkey MEA is
reinforcing the importance
of early diagnosis and
timely intervention in
children with hearing loss,
while highlighting how
advanced hearing technology
can support better outcomes
at school, at home, and in
everyday life. This year’s
World Hearing Day theme, led
by the World Health
Organization, is “From
communities to classrooms:
hearing care for all
children,” with a strong
focus on preventing
avoidable childhood hearing
loss and ensuring early
identification and care for
children with ear or hearing
problems.
Giscard Bechara, Director,
Starkey Middle East and
Africa, said,
“World Hearing Day is an
important reminder that
early diagnosis can change
the course of a child’s
life. When hearing
challenges are identified
early, children are better
supported in communication,
learning, confidence, and
social development. At
Starkey, we are committed to
advancing hearing care
through innovation and
awareness. We are aiming to
make hearing support more
intelligent, more
personalized, and more
empowering for children and
families.”
As part of
this year’s awareness
efforts, Starkey MEA is
sharing the story of Larin,
a 13-year-old hearing-aid
user based in the UAE whose
life has been positively
transformed through early
diagnosis and support.
“Getting my hearing
diagnosed early made a big
difference in my life. It
helped me get support at the
right time and enjoy school,
friends, and everyday
moments much better. With
the right hearing aid, I can
hear more clearly and feel
more confident. It has truly
changed my life. I want
other children and parents
to know that early diagnosis
can make life so much
better,” said Larin.
Untreated hearing loss in
children can affect language
development, classroom
participation, and overall
well-being. By encouraging
parents, schools, and
healthcare professionals to
prioritize screening and
early action, Starkey MEA
aims to support a broader
shift toward proactive
hearing care and reduced
stigma around hearing
solutions.
Starkey
also continues to advocate
for a modern understanding
of hearing aids as advanced,
discreet, and
high-performance devices
that do far more than
amplify sound.
Today’s hearing technologies
are designed to help users
navigate real-world
listening environments with
greater clarity and
confidence, while offering
digital connectivity and
personalized controls
through companion
applications.
“On
World Hearing Day, we
encourage families to seek
professional hearing
evaluations when they notice
signs of hearing difficulty
in children, and to act
early so no child is left
behind,” concluded Giscard.
World Hearing Day is
observed each year on March
3.
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