Nearly half a billion people worldwide are in need of ear and hearing care as they experience disabling hearing loss or suffer from ear diseases. Only about 17% of these needs are fulfilled as ear and hearing care services remain inaccessible to the majority of the global population, especially in low and middle-income countries.

Evidence-based and cost-effective interventions are available to prevent hearing loss, treat common ear diseases, and access rehabilitation services.

When these interventions are accessible to all, they have the power to transform the lives of their beneficiaries by improving communication access through hearing assistive technology and services, better education and more opportunities for livelihood.

Through this exhibition, the World Health Organization and the World Hearing Forum are sharing stories highlighting the power of these interventions and raising awareness and promoting equitable access to ensure ear and hearing care for all.