UPDATES
LANCET COMMISSION ON HEARING LOSS COLLABORATION
A new multi-country study—“Access to Ear and Hearing Care
Globally: A Survey of Stakeholder Perceptions”—has been
published in Otology & Neurotology.
Conducted in partnership with the Lancet Commission on Hearing Loss, this research highlights widespread barriers to ear and hearing care access, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and outlines critical priorities for global policy action. 🌍

FEATURED IN THE WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
We’re honored to be spotlighted in a new commentary: “Building Bridges and Fostering Health Equity Through Research.”
Learn how the Global OHNS Initiative is driving change through global collaboration, inclusive research, and health systems strengthening in ENT care.
📣 Whether you're a student, clinician, researcher, or supporter—now is the perfect time to get involved.
📖 Read the article | 🤝 Join us | ❤️ Support our work

BASELINING GLOBAL OHNS CARE
We’re excited to share three new open access studies that reinforce the urgent need for investment in surgical infrastructure and training worldwide.
🔹 Barriers to Care Survey – Identifies key obstacles patients and providers face in accessing timely OHNS surgical care globally. Read more
🔹 Essential Equipment Survey – Highlights critical disparities in access to OHNS surgical tools, especially in resource-constrained settings. Read more
🔹 Training & Service Delivery Survey – Examines the availability of OHNS specialty/subspecialty training and education resources worldwide. Read more

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