Here’s all you need to know about the International Day of Sign Languages
September 23 was chosen as it marked the anniversary of the World Federation of the Deaf’s formation in 1951
South Asia accounts for over one-fourth of the world's hearing impaired: WHO
Only 32 of the 76 countries surveyed have plans and programmes to prevent and control ear diseases and hearing loss, says report
International Ear Care Day: 1.1 billion people at risk of hearing loss, warns WHO
Prolonged use of smartphones and exposure to noise in public entertainment venues responsible
WHO issues new international standard for music devices
The objective is to prevent hearing loss among 1.1 billion young people
Every 4th person to suffer hearing loss by 2050: WHO
At least 700 million people will suffer from disabling hearing loss