Commemorated annually on 3rd March,the World Hearing Day 2026 was observed at the Pointe Larue Primary School yesterday through a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development (MoEHRD) and the Ministry of Health. The event was further supported by the Audiology Unit, Health Promotion, and Media and Communications Unit of the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Health, Safety and Risk Management Section of MoEHRD.
This years theme “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children – Act now so no child is left behind due to ear or hearing problems.” underscores the importance of early identification, awareness, and intervention within educational settings.In line with this objective, the launch featured school-based hearing screenings designed to promote early detection and emphasize the importance of hearing health among children.
The event included reflections, musical performances as well as awareness messages on safe listening practices. In his remarks, the Minister for Education and Human Resource Development, Mr. David Pierre, stated: “This initiative stands as a powerful testament to the value of inter-ministerial collaboration in addressing the holistic needs of our children.”The gathering concluded with a group photo, after which participants proceeded to the hearing screenings.
This initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen early identification, awareness, and preventive care related to hearing health within the school environment while ensuring that children benefit directly from accessible healthcare that safeguard their well-being and learning potential.
