Implications of the Minamata Convention on Mercury on Oral Health in Kenya

Authors

  • Olivia Osiro University of Nairobi
  • Bernina Kisumbi University of Nairobi
  • David Kariuki University of Nairobi
  • Loice Gathece University of Nairobi

Abstract

Key Messages

  • Dental amalgam is scheduled for a global phase-down
  • Several phase-down strategies are available to ensure that oral health is not affected by the unavailability of affordable dental treatment.
  • The expected impact is improved oral health status of Kenyans through the adoption of disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Furthermore, through improved access to affordable restorative dental care using low- cost alternative filling materials.

Author Biographies

Olivia Osiro, University of Nairobi

Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry

Bernina Kisumbi, University of Nairobi

Department of Conservative and Prosthetic Dentistry

David Kariuki, University of Nairobi

Department of Chemistry

Loice Gathece, University of Nairobi

Department of Periodontology, Community and Preventive Dentistry

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Published

31-01-2020

How to Cite

Osiro, O., Kisumbi, B., Kariuki, D., & Gathece, L. (2020). Implications of the Minamata Convention on Mercury on Oral Health in Kenya. Kenya Policy Briefs, 1(1), 17–18. Retrieved from https://academia-ke.org/journal/index.php/kpb/article/view/9

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020): Kenya Policy Briefs

Section

Series 2 - Social Pillar