Celebrating International CI Day & CIICA’s 5th Birthday!
EURO-CIU began International CI Day in 2009 to commemorate the first CI on February 25, 1957 in France. Since 2009, this day has been celebrated all over the world, raising awareness about the life-changing impact of cochlear implants for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss.
On International Cochlear Implant Day 2026, we recognise the life-changing impact of cochlear implants worldwide. Access to hearing care is access to connection, education, and opportunity. CIICA remains committed to advancing equitable access, informed choice, and lifelong cochlear implant care worldwide.
Hearing Matters, Whatever Your Age
International CI Day also marks 5 years since the inception of CIICA!
Reflecting on the past year, one thing is clear, the global CI community is stronger, more connected and more active than ever. We now have over 700 individual members across 76 countries worldwide.
Happy 5th birthday CIICA!
This year, we will be celebrating by launching our “Adult Hearing Loss & Screening Report”, which reviews recent evidence, international guidelines, and policy changes, highlighting the consensus on the value of adult hearing screening and the urgent need for health systems to integrate screening into public health strategies. Without this, technological advances may outpace policy, leading to risks of inequitable provision and of missed opportunities to prevent avoidable health and social burdens.
REPORT AVAILABLE HERE SOON!
How will you be celebrating International Cochlear Implant Day? Let us know and we will share your activities and initiatives here!