Essential role of community health workers in promoting oral health in Africa

Essential role of community health workers in promoting oral health in Africa

Oral health remains a critical yet often overlooked aspect of overall health in Africa, where a significant burden of oral diseases is evident. The integration of community health workers (CHWs) into oral health promotion strategies presents a unique opportunity to address both human resource and ed...

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Main Authors: Morenike O. Folayan, Ahmed Bhayat, Nicaise Ndembi, Adeyinka G. Ishola, Maha El Tantawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Public Health in Africa
Subjects:
health promotion
rural communities
public health
education and awareness
health systems
preventive care
access to care
training and capacity-building
integration into health systems
sustainable health practices
Online Access:https://publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/782
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