As part of hearing screening, 33,177 screenings were conducted in Armenia in 2021. Children screened were tested for hearing or cochlear implants, press service of the Ministry of Justice of Armenia reports. The newborn hearing screening program was launched in Armenia in 2008, and since 2018 it has been implemented nationwide.

In 2021, 18 children between the ages of 1 and 4.5 had cochlear implants. As of December 31, 2021, 1157 children under the age of 18 with hearing impairments were in the Arabkir MC Deafness Dispensary. March 3 is International Hearing Protection Day. The goal is to raise awareness worldwide about preventing hearing loss and deafness, as well as hearing and ear health. This year's motto for International Hearing Day is: "Hearing is essential to hearing for life," which focuses on the importance of methods to prevent hearing loss, particularly safe listening.