Learn about noma, a severe mouth disease linked to poverty and malnutrition, affecting children in Africa and beyond.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that a staggering 42% of the population in Africa is affected by oral diseases, including dental caries, gum disease, and tooth loss. It said, this ...

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“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 ...

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