DAILY POST
Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing oral health disease in the country even as it pledged to deepen access to dental care for Nigerians.
Speaking during the ministerial press briefing held in Abuja to commemorate 2024 National Oral Health Week and Noma Day, Brand Manager, Pepsodent, Mary G. Akindola noted that oral health remains an issue of interest that Unilever and its brands, Closeup and Pepsodent, will continue to canvass to improve the well-being and quality of life of the people.
Akindola explained that Unilever has been collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Health to ensure improved oral health for Nigerians through our brush day and night campaigns and initiatives
She further stated that the brand remains committed to embarking on initiatives that would advance the promotion of oral hygiene among Nigerians.
L-R: National Coordinator (NANI) Head, NOMA Central, Abuja, Dr. Charles Ononiwu; Dental Therapist, Yemi Alajede; Brand Manager, Pepsodent, Mary Gbemisola-Akindola; President, Nigeria Dental Association, Dr. Elias Emedom; Head of Dentistry Division, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Gloria Uzoigwe and Chief Consultant/Orthodontist head, Child Dental Unit, National Hospital, Abuja, Dr. Ada Anosike during the Ministerial Press Briefing held in commemoration of The National Oral Health Week/ National Noma Day in Abuja on Tuesday.
“Oral health is an essential component of overall health that is often overlooked. In a country as diverse and dynamic as Nigeria, ensuring every citizen, regardless of background or geographic location, has access to quality oral health education and care is no small feat. No doubt, the Federal Government is making tremendous efforts through policy initiatives and programs to encourage and boost awareness for oral health care in Nigeria. On our part, we will continue to take actions that would complement this effort in the quest to make oral health hygiene a routine among Nigerians,” she said.
She disclosed that over the years, Unilever, through its brand Pepsodent, has embarked on a series of initiatives to boost awareness of oral health.
She stated that initiatives such as the Pepsodent Schools Program have been designed to encourage primary school children to develop the vital practice of brushing day and night with fluoride toothpaste.
She said early intervention can lead to lifelong, life-changing habits that can prevent tooth decay and improve overall oral health…