EHA

The Dental presence in EHA began in 1993, with the dental unit at the Duncan Hospital. The success of this unit prompted the leadership of the EHA to proceed with the plans to set up similar departments in other hospitals. At the moment there are a total of thirteen dental units. In the light of fast expanding needs for dental services in the rural areas, the Dental Services EHA was set up in December 1998 and over the years the Dental Services has been looking at ways of making the service profile of each of its dental units current and effective, yet relevant and friendly to the community.

New Directions:
In operations of the last 10 years, the Dental Services EHA has varied experiences with some of the departments doing well and others greatly struggling. Moreover Dental Services has realized that over the years, services which started with a clinical focus have to broaden and redefine its focus. The Oral Health Services also has its share of core issues related to the wider oral health aspects of a community that requires a differential approach. In the light of these issues, a core committee meeting was organized to strategically plan for the future direction of Dental Services EHA. The Dental Services was renamed as Oral Health Services EHA. The new directions for the Oral Health Services of EHA are: Develop standards and protocols to provide Quality, sustainable and Wholistic clinical services; Identify three major oral issues in the community and develop interventions aimed at wholistic impact; Broaden avenues and partnerships for involvement in and promotion of wider oral health Missions; Shape the Internal culture of Oral Health Services to nurture personnel, enhance skills, build character, and proclaim the kingdom and its values