News & Policy Updates

Learn about the latest global news and policy updates in relation to hearing loss.

News

The Scale and Definition of Hearing Loss 

December 09, 2025

Hearing care, quo vadis? – What global surv…

November 19, 2025

European Parliament hosts debate on inclusion …

October 16, 2025

Despite recent WHO progress, hearing care abse…

September 26, 2025

Back to school, back to hearing health: Why yo…

September 19, 2025

EuroTrak UK 2025: Hearing instrument satisfact…

August 22, 2025

Policy

Digital Omnibus Package: a crucial chance to r…

December 18, 2025

On 19 November 2025, the European Commission unveiled the Digital Omnibus Package, an effort to bring greater coherence to Europe’s increasin…

Hearing care as a public health priority: Unde…

November 05, 2025

Hearing loss affects over 56 million people in Europe and is one of the fastest-growing health challenges of our time.

Getting the numbers right on Hearing Loss, Hea…

March 07, 2024

As the European population gets older and hearing loss becomes a more prevalent health condition. We look at the figures around hearing loss, h…

European Coalition on Hearing Loss: Manifesto

March 08, 2023

A joint call by EHIMA, EFHOH and AEA on political action for the prevention and effective rehabilitation of hearing loss.

Combatting the stigma of hearing loss

March 08, 2023

Although technology offers effective treatment options, many older people live with undiagnosed and untreated hearing loss, which inhibits thei…

Our position on the EU Mental Health Strategy

March 08, 2023

A unique opportunity for Europe to raise awareness of the link between disability, hearing loss and psychological well-being.