The Federal Government and the National Assembly have announced a five‑year funding plan of 70 billion naira to combat noma disease and improve access to oral healthcare across Nigeria.
The allocation will support prevention, treatment and public‑awareness campaigns, with the aim of reducing the incidence of the disease and strengthening the country’s oral health services.
Noma is a severe, gangrenous disease that can cause disfigurement and death if left untreated, particularly affecting children in low‑income communities.
The initiative will also focus on expanding health infrastructure, training dental professionals and increasing the availability of essential oral‑care services in underserved areas.
Officials said the investment will help lower the burden of oral diseases and improve overall public‑health outcomes. For more information, read the full article on Punch.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>