AngloGold Ashanti equips basic school children with dental care knowledge to mark World Oral Health Day
As part of efforts to promote good oral hygiene, AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine joined the global celebration of World Oral Health Day on Thursday, March 20, by visiting the Dokyiwa M/ A school to sensitize the pupils on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine recently launched the integrated health education programme in public schools in its operational areas. The programme which is an integral part of their academic guidance and personal development programme is expected to bring health education to the doorsteps of school children in a bid to promote a healthy, physical, psychosocial and conducive learning environment.
With the support of the Ghana Education Service and the AGA Health Foundation, the event was aimed at raising awareness among school children about the important role of oral health in overall well-being.
The school children including their teachers were taken through engaging educational sessions on oral hygiene, proper brushing techniques, cavity prevention, and the right foods and drinks to maintain strong and healthy teeth.
Dr. Edwin Addo-Tham, the resident dentist at AGA Health Foundation admonished the children to prioritise their oral health.
He took them through key oral care practices, including brushing twice daily for two minutes, using fluoride toothpaste, reducing sugary and acidic foods, replacing toothbrushes every 3-4 months, and visiting the dentist regularly for check-ups.
According to Mavis Nana Yaa Kyie, Social Development and Gender Superintendent of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, the decided to extend the programme to the Dokyiwa school to get the school children informed about issued that affect their personal wellbeing.
She said AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine remains committed to inculcating unto school children the need to make their health issues a priority. ” When we start at this stage, we believe the children will grow up with this and become accountable and responsible to their health matters.”
The headmistress of the Dokyiwa M/ A JHS Naomi Ampofo commended AngloGold Ashanti for extending the programme to the school, adding that it has broaden the student’s perspective on oral health hygiene.
She emphasised the significance of joining hands with the world to celebrate World Oral Health Day and educate children on oral health.
