World Oral Health Day 2025
Oral diseases such as dental caries, gum disease and tooth loss affected 42% of the WHO African Region’s population in 2021. 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 a high fatality rate, and survivors often suffer from life-long impairments, disfigurement, stigma and discrimination.
mwizerwaa@who.int
Wed, 12/03/2025 – 14:20
World Oral Health Day 2025
World Oral Health Day 2025, observed annually on 20 March, is a vital opportunity to raise awareness and prioritize oral health – an essential component of overall well-being that is often overlooked.
Oral diseases such as dental caries, gum disease and tooth loss affected 42% of the WHO African Region’s population in 2021. 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 a high fatality rate, and survivors often suffer from life-long impairments, disfigurement, stigma and discrimination.
mwizerwaa@who.int
Wed, 12/03/2025 – 14:20 Read MoreRegional Director Speeches and Messages