Ear Care Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 03 2016:
The State Health Society today observed Inter-
national Ear Care day under the theme, 'Make Listening Safe' at
Imphal Hotel today.
Health Services Director Dr O Ibomcha, Ayush Director
Dr K Lokendra and Health Services Additional Director Dr
H Ranjit graced the function as chief guest, president and
guest of honour respectively.
Dr O Ibomcha said that hearing problems must be detected
at the early age as it can make a child mute at the later part
of his/her life.
Ear transplant is now possible for the hearing impaired
persons whose age is below 18 years, he said.
With an aim to impart awareness on the issue, NHM
organised International Ear Care day for the first time in
Manipur, he said.
The observation also intended to impart
awareness on exposure of human ear in high decibel sounds,
he said.