In a recent hearing aid distribution drive, recently conducted by JOSH Foundation, six technologically advanced hearing aids were distributed to underprivileged kids. An initiative by eminent ENT specialist Dr. Jayant Gandhi and Audiologist-Speech Therapist Devangi Dalal, JOSH Foundation has distributed over 1000 hearing aids to kids in need! Devangi Dalal said, “Hearing impairment among the underprivileged is an epidemic that our foundation is keen to eliminate. Each digital hearing aid costs over Rs. 60,000. I’m glad we are able to help these children. I urge you to support us in our drive to eliminate hearing loss among the youth.”

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