Oyo Government Marks World Oral Health Day, Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthen Oral Healthcare Delivery
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening oral healthcare delivery through strategic collaborations, aimed at improving access to quality dental services and promoting oral health awareness among residents across the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, gave the assurance during activities marking the 2026 World Oral Health Day at the Ministry’s Conference Room, emphasizing that oral health is an integral part of overall well-being and should not be treated as separate from general health.
She commended the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the health sector under the Omititun 2.0 agenda, saying, his administration continues to prioritize initiatives that improve the well-being of the people in meaningful and sustainable ways.
The Commissioner therefore admonished every citizen to take personal responsibility for their oral health and to share this important message within their homes and across their communities.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Nigerian Dental Association, Oyo State Chapter, Dr. Adeola Akintola, harped on the need for the public to promote oral hygiene, noting that most oral health conditions are largely preventable and can be treated in their early stages without the associated morbidities.
The event also featured oral health screening for members of Staff at the State Secretariat Clinic.
Oyo Government Marks World Oral Health Day, Reaffirms Commitment To Strengthen Oral Healthcare Delivery
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Apr 1, 2026