Awareness · 2026-06-15
Why Early Diagnosis Matters: Newborn Hearing Screening in India
Universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) is the single most effective step to enable timely cochlear implantation and excellent speech-language outcomes.
Several Indian states have UNHS programmes; coverage is expanding. Early identification (within first 3 months) and intervention (within 6 months) — the 1-3-6 goal — is associated with the best language outcomes. HearClear works with families and clinics to ensure no child is diagnosed late.
Source: HearClear Editorial