Hyderabad, Feb 28: CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, is organizing a Free ENT & Hearing Screening Camp on the occasion of World Hearing Day, observed every year on 3rd March to raise global awareness about hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care. This year’s theme, “Avoidable Hearing Loss in Children & Early Identification of Hearing Loss in Children,” highlights the importance of early screening and timely treatment to prevent long-term hearing complications in children.
The free camp will be conducted on 3rd March 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ENT & Audiology Department, CARE Outpatient Centre, Banjara Hills. This initiative reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to preventive healthcare and child wellness.
The camp will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. N. Vishnu Swaroop Reddy, Clinical Director, Head of the Department and Chief Consultant – ENT, Facial Plastic and Cochlear Implant Surgeon at CARE Hospitals, along with the ENT and audiology team.
Speaking about the initiative, Dr. N. Vishnu Swaroop Reddy said, “Hearing plays a crucial role in a child’s speech, language development, and academic performance. Many cases of hearing loss can be prevented or effectively managed if identified early. Through this free screening camp, we aim to create awareness among parents and ensure children with hearing concerns receive timely medical attention.”
For children below five years, OAE (Otoacoustic Emissions) screening along with ENT consultation will be provided. For school-going children between 5 and 19 years, Pure Tone Audiometry and ENT consultation will be offered at Free of cost.
Biju Nair, Zonal Chief Operating Officer, CARE Hospitals, said, “We encourage parents of children experiencing delayed speech, recurrent ear infections, difficulty in hearing, poor academic performance, or any ear-related concerns to make use of this free screening opportunity. At CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, we remain committed to strengthening pediatric hearing health through continuous awareness initiatives, early diagnosis, and access to advanced ENT care services.”