Mysuru: According to the 2011 Census, more than 2.35 lakh people in Karnataka suffer from profound hearing impairment. Cricket legend Brett Lee, who is the Brand Ambassador for Cochlear, a Australian base company, was in city on Friday to raise awareness about Universal New-born Hearing Screening (UNHS). ENT Surgeon Dr. H.A. Dathathri also joined him to talk about hearing issues and the need for early screening and intervention for children with profound hearing loss.
Speaking at a media briefing, Brett Lee said: “Technology is transforming the experience of deafness. I feel fortunate to be able to use my profile to draw attention to the importance of good hearing and the consequences of hearing loss in India. I strongly believe that everybody deserves to hear the sounds of life and that no one in this world deserves to live in silence."
