Silent Epidemic
Unveiling the Burden of Deafness in India
A landmark book by Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta addressing one of India's most overlooked public health challenges — hearing loss. Endorsed by some of India's most respected voices, this book calls for urgent action toward a Deafness Free India by 2047.
Silent Epidemic:
Unveiling the Burden of
Deafness in India
By Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta · World Hearing Day 2025
About the Book
Silent Epidemic is a comprehensive exploration of India's hearing health crisis — a condition that affects over 63 million people across the country, yet remains largely invisible in public discourse and policy planning.
Written by Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta, Founder Director of Satkriti Hospital and a Senior Research Fellow at AIIMS New Delhi, this book combines decades of clinical experience with rigorous research to present a compelling case for national action.
The book was officially launched during World Hearing Day 2025 and has since been distributed at large-scale awareness camps benefiting over 300 patients in Varanasi and the Purvanchal region.
Endorsed by India's Finest
Some of the most respected voices in India have recognised the importance and impact of Silent Epidemic
A powerful reminder that millions suffer in silence. This book is a call to action for every Indian who believes in an inclusive and equitable society.
Dr. Gupta's work highlights a critical gap in India's healthcare landscape. This book deserves attention from policymakers, healthcare leaders, and every concerned citizen.
An important contribution to public health awareness. Dr. Gupta brings the silent suffering of millions to the forefront with clarity and compassion.
What's Inside the Book
A structured journey through India's hearing health crisis — from diagnosis to national vision
The Scale of Hearing Loss in India
Understanding the prevalence, demographics, and regional distribution of hearing impairment across the country.
Causes & Risk Factors
From genetic predisposition and infections to noise exposure and ageing — the medical and environmental causes of deafness.
Early Detection & Screening
The critical importance of newborn hearing screening, school-level programs, and community-based early intervention.
Treatment & Rehabilitation
Modern treatment options including hearing aids, cochlear implants, speech therapy, and holistic rehabilitation approaches.
Government Policies & Schemes
Analysis of ADIP, PMJAY, and other government programs aimed at addressing hearing disability in India.
Global Best Practices
Lessons from WHO initiatives and international hearing health programs that India can adopt and localise.
The Satkriti Model
How Satkriti Hospital has built a replicable, scalable model of ENT excellence in a Tier-2 city with national ambitions.
Vision 2047: Deafness Free India
A roadmap for eliminating preventable deafness by India's centenary year — through policy reform, technology, and awareness.
Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta
Founder Director of Satkriti Hospital, Varanasi. Pioneer in ENT surgery in the Purvanchal region with over 25 years of clinical experience. WHO Small Grant Award recipient and active member of the Coalition for Global Hearing Health.
About the Author
Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta is one of India's most dedicated ENT specialists. After completing his MS (ENT) from Assam Medical College in 2005 and serving as a Senior Research Fellow at AIIMS, New Delhi, he founded Satkriti Hospital in 2012 with a vision to deliver ethical, compassionate, and advanced ENT healthcare.
Over the past 25+ years, he has treated over 1 million patients and performed more than 10,000 surgeries. His hospital became the first NABH-accredited ENT hospital in Varanasi and the only ADIP-authorized centre for cochlear implant surgeries in the city.
Silent Epidemic is the culmination of his clinical experience, research, and lifelong mission to create awareness about hearing loss in India. Dr. Gupta guided a dedicated team to shape his clinical insights into a compelling national narrative.
Impact & Vision
Silent Epidemic is more than a book — it's a movement toward a hearing-inclusive India
300+ Patients Reached
Books distributed at free hearing camps on World Hearing Day 2025 in Varanasi.
Global Recognition
Endorsed by national icons and recognised by the Coalition for Global Hearing Health.
Mission 2047
A vision to achieve a Deafness Free India by 2047 — aligned with the nation's centenary year.
Policy Catalyst
Aims to influence national health policy on hearing loss screening, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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