NOMA is a gangrene in the MOUTH and FACE area that disfigures children rapidly, if they survive.
It is a very aggressive and fast disease that starts as a gum infection which develops into a gum ulcer, spreading rapidly throughout the tissues of the mouth and face.
It is one of the most devastating and disfiguring human diseases worldwide and was designated a health priority by the WHO in 1994
NOMA is still a neglected disease, and there is not much known about its causes, prevention and optimal treatment.
Fortunately, with simple interventions, NOMA can be addressed and contained and people with NOMA can be cared for.
Thus, this disease deserves more attention from healthcare workers, nutritionists, researchers and policy-makers.
Dr Adetula Ifeoluwa has more to say about the steps here https://dentalchannel.com.ng/three-steps-zero-noma-initiatives/