WHO calls for action to reduce hearing loss in Africa

Promotion and financing

The report makes several recommendations, including that countries use the findings to drive action at the highest level, including advocating for policies focused on early childhood health and related activities.

Early childhood health care should also be urgently integrated into existing programmes to optimize the use of scarce resources, and governments should explore public-private partnerships to strengthen services.

The report also highlights the need for dedicated funding for early childhood otolaryngology and hearing care to equip facilities and provide products and technologies.