MOH: Nation faces rise in hearing loss as population ages


KOTA KINABALU: There is a need for more awareness and screening of ear health as cases of hearing loss are expected to rise in view of the growing older population in Malaysia, says the Health Ministry.

Citing statistics from Skim PeKa B40, Medical Development Division director Datuk Dr Mohd Azman Yacob said the number of hearing aid recipients have been increasing since the programme began in April 2019.

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