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Tech Mahindra Foundation launches chess league for children with speech an
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The winners from each city will receive a special opportunity to witness the thrilling Global Chess League (GCL) Finals live in Mumbai this December. Over 130 children have already registered for this initiative, which is part of the Foundation's ARISE+ disability program, as per a press rel
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Data on people with hearing impairments in Israel for World Hearing Day 20
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to the register of people with disabilities, in 2023 there were about 58,400 people in Israel with hearing impairments: 69.9pc of all people with hearing impairments were men and 30.1% women; 71.1pc were Jews and others and 28.9pc Arabs.
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Two-day charitable ENT camp inaugurated at Jammu to assist patients suffer
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a remarkable initiative, a two day charitable ENT camp was inaugurated at Hear Clear centre at Trikuta Nagar Jammu on Saturday to assist patients suffering from hearing Impairment, a press release said. The camp was held under the auspices of Maharaja Hari Singh foundation and Mehar Chand
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Sarvodaya Hospital Performs Youngest Cochlear Implant On 5-Month-Old Baby
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 21: Strengthening their commitment to serving people through quality medical services and empathetic care for over three decades, Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, achieved another medical breakthrough by treating a 5-months-old baby for congenital hearing impairment
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Transforming Lives of 610 Tamil Nadu Children Through Hearing Support: V-G
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 20: Hearing impairment is a critical health issue affecting rural and semi-urban areas in Tamil Nadu but is often overlooked. Most children and adolescents with hearing impairment face challenges that impact their education and social interactions, particularly t
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Cricket Enthusiast, Mohit Raghav wins the "Cricket For Charity" auction wi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 16: In a special display of cricket passion and philanthropy, at the 'Cricket For Charity' auction organised by KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty to benefit Vipla Foundation, which took place at Pundole's Auction House in Mumbai, Mohit Raghav has proudly secured Virat K
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V Guard, Tagore Society for Rural Development, and Fiinovation Launch Proj
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 2: Hearing impairment is a serious but overlooked problem that continues to ail the rural and semi-urban areas of the West Bengal State. It is one of the most debilitating health issues that young children and teenagers suffer from. It has a direct impact on thei
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Transforming Lives with Innovative Microtia Surgery: Dr. Vijay ENT Hospita
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 1: Microtia, a congenital deformity where the external ear is underdeveloped, affects approximately 1 in 8,000 to 10,000 births worldwide. This condition not only impacts the aesthetic appearance but can also lead to significant hearing impairments. Addressing this co
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WHO launches newborn screening initiative in Southeast Asia
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched the implementation guidance in the Southeast Asia Region, emphasizing universal screening of newborns for hearing impairment, eye abnormalities, and neonatal jaundice.
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Bacterial meningitis can cause neurological damage in children: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The results show that those diagnosed with bacterial meningitis consistently have a higher prevalence of neurological disabilities such as cognitive impairment, seizures, visual or hearing impairment, motor impairment, behavioral disorders, or structural damage to the head.
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Bacterial meningitis may cause neurological impairment in children: Study
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
One out of every three children who suffer bacterial meningitis has irreversible neurological impairments as a result of the infection. This is according to a recent epidemiological study done by Karolinska Institutet and published in the top medical journal JAMA Network Open.
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Delhi HC dismisses PIL against movie titled 'Aankh Micholi'
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The plea stated that the movie is disparaging and violative of the rights of several classes of PwDs, including those with speech disability, visual disability, and hearing impairment among others.
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