Gauteng Health MEC to launch dental mobile units in Diepsloot
To observe World Oral Health Day, Gauteng Health MEC, Hope Papo will tomorrow, 20 March 2014 launch four new Dental Mobile Units in Diepsloot.This initiative, which further strengthens Primary Healthcare in the province will boosts outreach oral health services to underserved areas in the province.
Through Public Private Partnerships, GSK has committed to service and fuel the trucks, maintain dental equipment inside the trucks and provide dental instruments.
During the launch of these units, the community will also be educated on oral hygiene and oral health services that will be provided in these units.
Date: Thursday, 20 March 2014
Time: 09h30
Venue: Diepsloot Community Hall
NB. Members of the media who would like to attend the briefing are advised to confirm attendance with: phume.khumalo@gauteng.gov.za on 011 355 3268 / 082 334 9851
For more information please contact the Department’s spokesperson:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
