World Oral Health Day: Africa's growing gum disease dilemma – time to take action
Explore the alarming state of oral health in Africa, the links between oral hygiene and overall health, and the urgent need ...
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WHO raises alarm over oral health crisis in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over a severe oral health crisis in Africa, where 42% of the ...
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Only 17% of Africans have access to essential oral health services, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says only 17 percent of Africans have access to essential oral health care services.
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Only 17% Africans access to oral healfcare – WHO
“The region also has the highest number of noma cases, a rapidly progressing, non-contagious gangrenous disease of the mouth that primarily affects young children. “If left untreated, noma has ...
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Only 17% Africans have access to oral healthcare – WHO
The Acting Regional Director for Africa of the World Health Organisation, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, said despite advances made in oral healthcare, the African Region lags behind key oral health indicators.