Dialog Partners with Ratmalana Audiology Centre for World Hearing Day 2026

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, marks World Hearing Day 2026 by offering free hearing tests throughout March at the Ratmalana Audiology Centre (RAC), reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to hearing care services across Sri Lanka.

Aligned with the 2026 global theme, “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children,” the initiative supports greater awareness of early detection and timely intervention, while making hearing screening services accessible to individuals of all ages. The programme is conducted in partnership with RAC, a collaborative project with the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind.

Free hearing tests will be available from 3rd to 31st March between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Screenings are open to the public, including both children and adults, particularly those who may have limited access to hearing healthcare services. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting 011 730 7308 or 077 394 5945.

Over the years, Dialog has invested more than Rs. 70 million in the establishment and ongoing enhancement of RAC, which was set up in 2007 to support students of the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind while extending services to the wider community. RAC provides free hearing assessments for individuals referred by Government ENT specialists, alongside speech and language therapy, hearing aid evaluation and fitting, and follow-up rehabilitation services. The Centre has served over 100,000 individuals since its inception and conducts workshops for parents, teachers, and matrons to strengthen hearing and speech rehabilitation support systems. It also functions as a clinical training facility for audiology students under the University of Kelaniya’s Clinical Training Programme.

Through sustained support for RAC and related initiatives, Dialog continues to facilitate access to hearing and speech rehabilitation services, reinforcing the importance of inclusive and accessible healthcare.