Organization: Geetanjali Institute of Medical Sciences
Title: HearQuest 2026
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HearQuest 2026
Description:
HearQuest 2026 is a unique nationwide Public health quiz organized in India on the occasion of World Hearing Day, 2026. It is the first of its kind to be conducted throughout the world. It has been organized by Geetanjali Institute of Medical Sciences [GIMS], Jaipur in collaboration with World Health Organization. The organizing secretary is Dr. Kalika Gupta, Associate Professor, Community Medicine at GIMS, Jaipur.
From throughout the nation, 57 teams registered for HearQuest. Online preliminary round was conducted among the registered teams to select the top ten teams. Top ten teams from the online preliminary round were called to Jaipur, Rajasthan on 13th March, 2026 for the Finale at GIMS, Jaipur. Top team teams are listed below. Complementary Jaipur tour and stay arrangements were provided by the GIMS, Jaipur. The invited guests include dignitaries of national and international repute, Dr. A. K. Aggarwal, Dr. Suneela Garg, Dr. Md. Asheel, Mrs. Snigdha Sarkar and Dr. Mohnish Grover.
Top ten teams for HearQuest 2026 Finale:
1. GMC, Kerala
2. Shri. M. P. Shah, Gujarat
3. S.M.S. Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences [HIMS], Varanasi
5. SNMC, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
6. GMC Bhavnagar, Gujarat
7. Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences [HIMS], Uttarakhand
8. GMC, Jhalawar, Rajasthan
9. MIMS, Telangana
10. AIIMS, Madurai
The winners of HearQuest 2026 are:
1. First: Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences [HIMS], Varanasi
2. Second: Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences [HIMS], Uttarakhand
3. Third: S.M.S. Jaipur, Rajasthan
Primary site: SEAR- India
Region: SEAR
Impactful Story:
HearQuest 2026 involved medical students and medical faculties from throughout the country, India. It emphasised the importance of early detection of hearing morbidities. It helped in advocating for hearing assistive devices, increasing the knowledge among young adults on hearing aids and cochlear implants. It will help in reducing stigma.
This activity involved national and state level policy makers. It will boost the national Program for prevention and control of Deafness.
General Photos
Leading newspaper of India reporting HearQuest 2026
Md. Asheel, Arun K. Aggarwal, Suneela Garg, Snigdha Sarkar
Top Ten Finalists for HearQuest 2026
Post HearQuest Finale Jaipur Tour
Types of Engagement:
Live event: Yes
Screening: No
Traditional media: Yes
Social media: Yes
Special needs populations: children and adolescents, older adults
Met with individual policymaker: Yes
Participation of policy makers: Yes
Participation of influencers: Yes
WHO technical tool used: Yes
WHO educational and social media used: Yes