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AIIMS Mohali Launches Newborn Hearing Screening for Early Detection
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 01:51 AM
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AIIMS Mohali has started a programme to screen newborns for hearing loss, aiming to detect any impairment early. The move is intended to enable timely treatment and support for affected infants.
The hospital administration announced that hearing tests will be conducted for all newborns delivered at AIIMS Mohali. The screening is part of efforts to identify congenital hearing impairment at the earliest possible stage.
Officials said that early detection of hearing loss is crucial for the development of speech and language skills in children. Timely intervention can significantly improve outcomes for infants with hearing impairment.
The initiative reflects the institution's focus on maternal and child health services. By integrating newborn hearing screening into routine care, AIIMS Mohali aims to reduce the burden of undiagnosed hearing loss in the region.
Officials said that early detection of hearing loss is crucial for the development of speech and language skills in children. Timely intervention can significantly improve outcomes for infants with hearing impairment.
The initiative reflects the institution's focus on maternal and child health services. By integrating newborn hearing screening into routine care, AIIMS Mohali aims to reduce the burden of undiagnosed hearing loss in the region.