By OUMA WANZALAMore by this AuthorStakeholders in health and education sectors have pledged their support for the ongoing curriculum review process that will include oral health content. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Senior Assistant Director Olive Mbuthia, said the thematic areas in health education would be included in the reformed curriculum, including oral health. The forum drew participants from KICD, University of Nairobi, the Kenya Dental Association and Ministry of Health and who were in consensus on the importance of integrating oral health into the school curriculum. Kenya Dental Association chairman Dr Wetende Andrew said the objectives of teaching oral health should be clearly highlighted in the syllabus. The survey was conducted to ascertain the burden of select oral diseases as well as implications of oral health related quality of life.

Source: Daily Nation November 22, 2016 19:00 UTC