Enhancing the Role of Dentists in Addressing New and Emerging Tobacco and Nicotine Products Use in Kenya.

Description

Kenya has made commendable progress in advancing tobacco control. The Tobacco Control Act (2007), the accompanying regulations (2014), and Kenya’s commitment as a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) have provided a strong foundation for protecting public health. Despite these gains, the tobacco industry continues to interfere with policy implementation, exploit loopholes, and target health professionals in an attempt to weaken progress.

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Presenters

1. Prof. Elizabeth Dimba
   Dr Elizabeth Dimba is a highly qualified and experienced professional specializing in oral pathology based in Nairobi, Kenya. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the diagnosis and management of oral diseases. She holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery University of Nairobi (1996), Kenya, International Health Studies, University of Bergen, Norway (2002), Postgraduate research in Oral Pathology (2005), PhD in Oral Pathology University of Bergen (2007), Norway, Advanced Dental Leadership (2017), Master of Business Administration – Healthcare Management, United States International University – Africa, Kenya (2018). Craniofacial Research Methods, University of Washington (2019), Diploma in mental health and counseling, Alison Online Education (2022).
   BDS(Nairobi) 1996, PhD (Oral Pathology) (Bergen) 2007


2. Mr. Adrian Njenga
   Adrian Njenga is an accomplished youth substance use prevention specialist who has been active in the field of substance use prevention and control for over 10 years. He has worked with SCAD Kenya, a youth not for profit organization working in schools with the aim of reducing substance abuse prevalence rates and new HIV and infections among young people in Kenya.