WORLD HEARING DAY 2025 AT SRMS INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES: TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH COCHLEAR IMPLANTS!
Making hearing care accessible for all, Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at SRMS Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Bareilly commemorated World Hearing Day with an inspiring gathering of Cochlear Implant Children & Quiz Competition on the theme ‘Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all’.
Young patients aged 4-18 years from Bareilly, Moradabad, Pilibhit, Badaun, Nawabganj, Sitarganj, Azamgarh, Rampur, Sitapur, Baheri, Haldwani, Saharanpur & nearby districts, who received life-changing cochlear implant treatments at SRMS IMS, came together to celebrate their journey towards a normal, confident life. Their incredible spirit was on full display as they showcased their talents on stage. A proud moment unfolded when 12-year-old Priyanshi Prajapati, one of the young cochlear implant patients, took charge as event’s MOC!
Six enthusiastic teams from MBBS (Batch 2021 & 2022) competed on topics related to hearing loss, cochlear implants & treatment advancements. Shruti Verma & Sarbesh Kumar Sharma (Batch 2021) emerged winners, whereas Samridhi Nagpal & Aman Bansal (Batch 2021) and Soumya Kanti Mondal & Himanshu Mangal (Batch 2022) grabbed second & third positions each.
The event concluded with felicitation of young children with gift hampers by Shri Dev Murti Chairman, SRMS Trust, followed by cake-cutting, bringing joy to the children & their families. In his motivating address, Aditya Murti Director Administration, highlighted how SRMSIMS has transformed over 30 lives through cochlear implants, with SRMS Trust funding nearly 10 cases free of cost. Kudos to the dedicated ENT Department for making this initiative a true success.”
The event was graced by Dr MS Butola , Principal, SRMSIMS; Dr Rohit Sharma , Dean PG & Head of ENT Department; Associate Professors – Amit Kumar Rana , Dr Mamta Verma , Dr Gautam Swami ; Consultant Dr Ashish Mehrotra & other dignitaries.