Inauguration of the MHOP Dental Program

(Mali Health Organizing Project)  Dental care is an often-neglected area of primary care, a challenge MHOP is working to overcome through its new dental program. Most dental infections go untreated for lack of funds or access to care until patients find themselves incapacitated and forced to spend precious savings on expensive hospital trips for complex surgeries. By providing primary dental care in Sikoroni, MHOP aims to catch dental problems early, preventing unnecessary pain and debt.

In June, MHOP hosted a dental training by volunteer Dr. George Dumitrescu. Following the training, MHOP has hired Dr. Sibiri Traore to provide on-going care to target families in Sikoroni. Dr. Traore is the first dentist to provide affordable care in Sikoroni, and his work will serve as a key component to MHOPs efforts to reduce the burden of disease in local slums.

Questions or ideas? Email info@malihealth.org.