Head of Department: Dr. Ukachi Chiwendu Nnawuihe
Email: unnawuihe@icoh.gov.ng
Public Health
Public Health
Head of Department: Dr. Ukachi Chiwendu Nnawuihe
Email: unnawuihe@icoh.gov.ng
The Public Health Department at ICOH focuses on improving oral health outcomes across Africa through evidence-based interventions and community outreach programs. Led by Dr. Ukachi Chiwendu Nnawuihe, the department engages in public health surveys, policy development, and service delivery to vulnerable populations.
• Comprehensive School Oral Health Program: Promoting oral health education and preventive care in schools.
• Primary Oral Health Care Program: Providing essential oral health services at the primary care level.
• Vulnerable People Program: Offering dental services to orphans, the elderly, displaced persons, and those in correctional facilities.
• Dental Outreaches: Extending services to markets, religious centres, offices, and communities.
• National Oral Health Surveys/Surveillance: Conducting surveys to monitor oral health trends.
• Oral Health Data Bank: Establishing a national database for oral health information.
• Training Programs: Developing oral health education for healthcare professionals.
• Environmental/Occupational Safety Surveillance: Ensuring safety standards in dental practices.
• Oral Health Policy Development/Advocacy: Promoting policies to improve access to oral healthcare.
• Implementing and monitoring oral health programs for schools and communities.
• Conducting research and maintaining an oral health data bank.
• Offering professional training for oral health workers.
• Advocating for improved oral health policies and access to services.
• Ensuring safety standards in dental environments.