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05.12.2024
#EUHPP Webinar "Healthy Ageing for Healthy Hearing" hosted by European Commission
+ Read more06.07.2022
New Platform "hearbetter" for Hearing Professionals, an initiative by our partner MED-EL
+ Read more#EUHPP Webinar "Healthy Ageing for Healthy Hearing"
December 2024
In this webinar, hosted by DG SANTE (European Commission), Patrick D’Haese, PhD, MBA, and Prof. Paul Van de Heyning shared their expertise and insights about the following topics: how hearing loss impacts cognitive health, social inclusion, and the workforce, as well as actionable strategies to integrate hearing care into EU policy frameworks.
Launch of Policy Manifesto on Hearing Health
September 2024
The Hearing Health Forum EU has launched a Policy Manifesto advocating for a European Hearing Health Strategy. It urges the European Commission to raise awareness of hearing loss, implement early prevention strategies, improve access to care, and support research for evidence-based policy making. Prioritizing hearing health will empower individuals, support active aging, and ensure sustainable healthcare systems.
Active Ageing through Healthy Hearing
November 2023
The European Parliament hosted a round table in November 2023 to highlight the importance of hearing screenings for active ageing in the EU. They emphasized the health, societal, and economic impacts of untreated hearing loss, gave several recommendations and called for a European Hearing strategy.
New Platform "hearbetter" for Hearing Professionals
July 2022
An initiative from our partner MED-EL, hearbetter is an expert platform for hearing specialists, offering insights into the latest trends in hearing implants, information on solutions like cochlear implants, middle ear implants, and bone conduction systems, along with an interactive tool to identify the best options for patients, as well as case studies and updates on recent research.